On the evening of September 13, at home, Hanoi Police beat Hai Phong with a score of 2-1. Quang Hai opened the scoring in the 64th minute with a technical shot outside the penalty area, before Leo Artur doubled the gap in the 70th minute.
The late efforts helped Tien Dung score an honorary goal for Hai Phong in the 90+3 minute, but it was not enough to prevent the Hai Phong team from leaving the field empty-handed. This victory helped coach Alexandre Polking and his team take the lead with 10 points after 4 matches.
Meanwhile, at Thong Nhat Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City Police and Nam Dinh Steel shared points after a goalless draw. Despite having a chance to take the top spot if they win all 3 points, both teams cannot take advantage. Tien Linh almost brought home the victory with a decisive shot early in the second half, but goalkeeper Nguyen Manh excellently blocked it.
On the other hand, Nam Dinh also failed to show the strength of the defending champion, accepting a 0-0 draw. This result puts Nam Dinh in 4th place with 7 points, while Ho Chi Minh City Police in 5th place, also with 7 points but with a lower goal difference.
