# V.League 2026/27 match results and officiating controversy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vleague-202627-match-results-and-officiating-controversy > Updated: 2026-09-13T12:56:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. The 2026/27 V.League second round featured a high-pressure matchup between Hoàng Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) and Hải Phòng. Entering the match, both clubs were seeking recovery following heavy losses in the opening round. Hải Phòng secured a 3-1 victory at Pleiku Stadium. Although HAGL took an early lead in the 10th minute via a header by Gia Bảo, Hải Phòng equalized shortly after. Milan Makaric scored two goals in the second half, including a stoppage-time goal following a defensive error, to seal the win for the visitors. The match was played on a muddy pitch due to heavy rainfall and was marked by significant controversy regarding Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology. HAGL had a goal by Nay Di Đan disallowed for offside and a penalty claim for a foul on Nguyễn Thanh Nhân rescinded. HAGL coach Lê Quang Trãi criticized the officiating and the lack of transparency in VAR decision-making. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: Hoàng Anh Gia Lai loses 1-3 to Hải Phòng amid VAR controversy Hoàng Anh Gia Lai lost 1-3 to Hải Phòng in the V.League, a match marked by a muddy pitch and intense controversy over VAR decisions that disallowed two HAGL scoring opportunities. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hong-anh-gia-lai-loses-1-3-to-hi-phng-amid-var-controversy ### 2026-09-13: V.League 2026/27: HAGL and Hải Phòng face pressure after opening losses V.League 2026/27 round two sees Hoàng Anh Gia Lai face Hải Phòng following early season losses, while Hà Nội FC struggles after a heavy home defeat to Sông Lam Nghệ An. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vleague-202627-hagl-and-hi-phng-face-pressure-after-opening-losses --- Cite as: V.League 2026/27 match results and officiating controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vleague-202627-match-results-and-officiating-controversy