In a thrilling encounter in the AFC Cup, Viettel FC faced Melbourne Victory, resulting in a 1-1 draw. The match featured an exciting second half where both teams displayed their attacking prowess.

During the first half, Viettel FC played confidently against their more highly-rated opponents. However, they struggled to create as many clear-cut chances as Melbourne Victory. The Australian side came close to scoring in the 38th minute when Nduka's header hit the post, leaving them frustrated.

The second half saw Melbourne Victory take the lead in the 58th minute. Clarismario showcased his speed and strength to break through Viettel's defense and scored with a precise finish, putting Melbourne ahead.

Despite falling behind, Viettel FC responded quickly, equalizing just four minutes later. A defensive error from Melbourne Victory allowed Lucas to capitalize, heading the ball into the net and leveling the score at 1-1.

As the match progressed, both teams had opportunities to secure a win, but neither could find the back of the net again. The match concluded with a hard-fought draw, reflecting the competitive spirit of both sides.

The final score was Viettel FC 1, Melbourne Victory 1, with goals from Lucas in the 62nd minute for Viettel and Clarismario in the 58th minute for Melbourne.

Starting lineups included Viettel's Văn Việt, Trung Hiếu, Colonna, Paulinho, Lucas, Viết Tú, Damian Vũ Thanh An, Triệu Việt Hưng, Tuấn Tài, Andre Luiz, and Rimario, while Melbourne Victory featured Duncan, Davidson, Lino, Inserra, Lockyer, D'Arrigo, Valadon, Santos, Grimaldi, Jelacic, and Nduka.