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FC Seoul defeats Thể Công - Viettel 5-0 in AFC Champions League Two
FC Seoul secured a dominant 5-0 victory against Thể Công - Viettel at Hàng Đẫy Stadium during the AFC Champions League Two 2026-2027 group stage. The defeat extends Thể Công - Viettel's winless streak to seven matches across all competitions.
Following the match, Thể Công - Viettel head coach Velizar Popov addressed the significant gap in quality between Vietnamese and South Korean football. He noted that the result reflected the disparity between a K-League champion and a Vietnamese side, citing a recent 0-6 loss by the Vietnam national team against South Korea as a comparable example of the skill gap.
Despite the heavy loss, Popov expressed satisfaction with his players' spirit during the second half, noting that the team attempted to press higher and create scoring opportunities. Thể Công - Viettel currently sits at the bottom of Group E with only one point from three matches.
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AFC Champions League Two · FC Seoul · Hàng Đẫy Stadium · Thể Công - Viettel · Velizar Popov