In the AFC disciplinary list, Hai Phong Club is also named and must pay a fine of 3,000 USD (about 73 million VND). The port football team must serve the penalty within 30 days from the date the disciplinary decision is issued by AFC.
The match that caused Hai Phong Club to be punished by AFC was when they faced Rangers Club (Hong Kong), in the AFC Champions League play-off framework on August 15. The reason for the penalty against Hai Phong given by AFC was “A spectator entered the field after the match”. In addition, in the disciplinary notice, AFC also warned that Hai Phong Club will receive a heavier penalty if the offense occurs again.
Hai Phong Club received a penalty from AFC
Regarding this match, the Rangers club was also fined a total of 8,000 USD by AFC for violations related to spectators on the field. In this match, Hai Phong Club won 4-1 against the home team. However, losing 1-3 to Incheon United Club in the decisive play-off match prevented Hai Phong Club from participating in the AFC Champions League 2023 – 2024.
At the AFC Cup 2023 – 2024, Hai Phong Club is in Group H with Sabah, Hougang and PSM Makassar. In their debut match in the Asian arena, the port team won convincingly with a score of 3-0 against PSM Makassar (Indonesia) at Lach Tray home field on September 21. On October 5, coach Chu Dinh Nghiem’s team will continue to face Hougang Club (Singapore).

Xuan Truong and his teammates won against Rangers in the first match of the AFC Cup group stage
In the V-League season 2023 – 2024, Hai Phong Club will play its opening match in round 1 against HAGL Club on October 20.