On the evening of September 20, Hanoi could not take advantage of the Hang Day stadium advantage when they drew with Da Nang 1-1 after 90 minutes, before losing 3-4 in the penalty shootout.
Da Nang entered the game proactively and caused many difficulties for Hanoi's defense. In the 19th minute, Kalvin Luong took advantage of the space in the penalty area to score the opening goal for the away team.
Hanoi quickly responded. In the 28th minute, Van Quyet had a technical handling before crossing for Jung to finish close range, bringing the match back to the starting line.
After the break, the game became tighter. Hanoi had some chances, notably Van Quyet's shot hitting the crossbar in the 45+3 minute. Da Nang also created dangerous situations but could not score more goals.
Drawing 1-1 after 90 minutes, the two teams had to decide by a penalty shootout. Da Nang successfully converted all 5 shots, while Hanoi had Hoang Hen miss in the fifth shot. In the end, Da Nang won 5-3 on penalties and won the right to advance.
At Quy Nhon Stadium, Hoang Anh Gia Lai suffered a 2-3 defeat to Hung Yen and had to stop at the 2026-2027 National Cup.
The mountain town team entered the match with a lot of pressure after two consecutive defeats in the V.League. However, the home advantage did not help Hoang Anh Gia Lai create a difference against Hung Yen.
The newly formed team before the 2026-2027 season played confidently, taking advantage of the opportunities to create a score advantage. Hoang Anh Gia Lai tried to find an equalizer but could not reverse the situation.
The 2-3 defeat caused Hoang Anh Gia Lai to be eliminated right in the National Cup qualifiers. This is also the fourth consecutive defeat of the mountain town team in all competitions. Previously, Hoang Anh Gia Lai successively lost to Hai Phong and Nam Dinh in the V.League.
Another surprise took place at Lach Tray stadium when Can Tho Steel defeated Hai Phong 1-0. Thaileon scored the only goal in the 45th minute with a beautiful volley, helping the away team win the right to continue. Hai Phong then had to play with one less player when Nguyen Anh Tuan received a red card in the 34th minute.
At Viet Tri Stadium, Xuan Thien Phu Tho drew with Hong Linh Ha Tinh 0-0 after 90 minutes. In the penalty shootout, the home team won 3-2 to win a ticket to the next round.
