AFC Champions League Elite MD3: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) 2-3 Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE)
Shanghai: Cong An Ha Noi FC stunned Shanghai Port FC 3-2 in a thrilling AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Tuesday.
The China PR side fought back twice to draw level but it wasn’t enough to deny Vietnam’s Ha Noi the first win of their campaign as they moved to three points, one adrift of their beaten opponents.
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It was a fast-paced start to the game as both teams traded attempts as they looked to gain an early advantage.
Pendant Quang Vinh fired a half-volley just over before Doan Van Hau burst into the box after exchanging passes with Perea but was denied by a strong Miguel Campos challenge.
Then it was Shanghai’s turn to pepper Ha Noi’s goal with attempts, Kuai Jiwen drove a low shot outside of the post before Melendo put Prince Ampem through but Nguyen Filip got his glove to the forward’s chip.
Ha Noi produced a clever piece of play in the 35th minute to edge in front, Stefan Mauk finding Leo Artur at the back post who – with keeper Yan Junling charging at him – squared the ball for Perea for a simple tap-in.
The post denied the visitors a second eight minutes later following a fast break with Leo Artur receiving Alan’s pass inside the box only to find the frame of the goal.
That miss came back to haunt Ha Noi in the 44th minute, Prince Ampem’s shot from distance deflecting off Frans Putros and looping over Filip for the equaliser.
Ha Noi came out for the second half in an inspired mood and within four minutes, had restored their lead.
Source: AFC
