MD2: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) 0-1 Kashima Antlers (JPN)
Hanoi: Kashima Antlers moved onto six points from their first two matches in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 ™ on Tuesday as Toru Oniki’s side secured a 1-0 win over hosts Cong An Ha Noi FC through Nguyen Abou…
Source: AFC · October 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM · AI-assisted report
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HANOI SPORTS COMPLEX, HANOI, 13 OCTOBER 2026 —
Kashima Antlers moved onto six points from their first two matches in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ after a 1‑0 win over Cong An Ha Noi FC in Hanoi on Tuesday.
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The only goal came from a second‑half own goal by Nguyen Abou Leygley Minh, giving the Japanese side a clean‑sheet victory and a perfect start to the competition.
The match, played at the Hanoi Sports Complex, saw Kashima’s manager Toru Oniki’s side dominate possession and create several chances. Cong An Ha Noi, managed by Mano Polking, were unable to convert any of their opportunities and were forced to defend after the own goal. The result leaves Kashima at the top of Group B with six points, while Cong An Ha Noi remain winless after two defeats.
The win is significant for Kashima because it confirms their early momentum in the elite stage. The club has already won three of its last five matches, drawing one and losing one, and has scored six goals while conceding only one in those five games. Their recent form includes a 2‑0 victory over Gamba Osaka in the J. League and a 7‑1 rout of Newcastle Jets in the AFC Champions League Elite.
Their only defeat in that run came against Vissel Kobe. Across five matches, Kashima have scored six goals and conceded one.
Cong An Ha Noi entered the match with four wins from their last five matches across all competitions, their only defeat coming against Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Elite, a 4‑1 loss. They had recently beaten Truong Tuoi Dong Nai, Viettel and Hong Linh Ha Tinh in the V‑League, and had a 2‑0 away win over Adelaide United in AFC Champions League Elite Qualification.
Across those five matches, they scored seven goals and conceded five.
The own goal that decided the match was scored by Nguyen Abou Leygley Minh in the second half. No other goals were scored, and the match ended 1‑0 in favour of Kashima.
In other Group B fixtures on the same day, Beijing FC edged Buriram United 1‑0, with Fabio Abreu coming off the bench to score the winner. Kyoto Sanga FC won 1‑0 against Ratchaburi FC, with a late Temma Matsuda goal. Johor Darul Ta’zim secured a 2‑0 win over FC Pohang Steelers, their first victory in the elite stage.
Daejeon Hana Citizen FC drew 1‑1 with Shanghai Port FC, with Diogo Oliveira scoring five minutes after Prince Ampem had given the hosts the lead. Gamba Osaka defeated Newcastle Jets 3‑1, with Deniz Hummet scoring the crucial second goal.
The AFC’s official website posted photos of the match and the teams, and the competition’s page provides further details on the league stage. The match was played on 13 October 2026, with kickoff at 13:15 local time.
The result places Kashima at the top of Group B, while Cong An Ha Noi remain at the bottom of the group. The standings will determine the teams that advance to the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™.