Yuri Mamute opened the score for Hai Phong Club
Having to play on the field of Incheon United and being considered "underdogs" to their opponents, Hai Phong Club showed great determination in the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League play-off match. And when the Korean audience had not yet settled down in the stands of Sungui Arena Park, the Vietnamese team shocked everyone with the opening goal by foreign player Yuri Mamute in the 5th minute.
With the advantage of leading, coach Chu Dinh Nghiem's team confidently played more explosively and was ready to fight against a strong opponent. However, Hai Phong FC's advantage did not last long, when striker Cheon Seong-hoon scored to equalize for Incheon United in the 17th minute.
Incheon United quickly equalized
The personnel changes in the second half helped the Korean team play better. The home team proactively pushed up their attacking formation, overwhelming Hai Phong FC and creating many dangerous attacks. Without the solidity of the defense, especially the reflexes and excellent ball blocking of goalkeeper Dinh Trieu, Coach Chu Dinh Nghiem's team would not have been able to stand firm for the 90 minutes of play.
From that moment on, the "red phoenix flower" team switched to defensive counter-attack tactics, waiting for the opponent to make a mistake to create a scoring opportunity. After 90 minutes of stalemate without any more goals, the two teams had to decide the winner in extra time.
Hai Phong Club lost to a strong opponent in extra time.
Facing a team with many players in good physical condition, constantly attacking with fast and strong attacks, Hai Phong Club gradually lost their physical strength and had to concede two more goals before the match ended.
This loss forced Hai Phong FC to play in the AFC Cup while the home win helped Incheon United qualify for the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League group stage.
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