CAHN loses 1-0 to Kashima Antlers on own goal in AFC Champions League

Công An Hà Nội lost 1-0 at home to Kashima Antlers on 13 October 2026 in AFC Champions League Elite group stage play. Defender Adou Minh's own goal in the 61st minute decided the match, despite CAHN controlling possession and creating several chances. The Vietnamese club remains without points after two matches.

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Matchday 2 of AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 group stage
Own goal by Adou Minh
CAHN dominated possession in first half
Multiple scoring chances for CAHN
Curling shot by Leo Artur saved by Hayakawa in 82nd minute

Công An Hà Nội (CAHN) fell to a 1-0 home defeat against Kashima Antlers on 13 October 2026 at Hàng Đẫy Stadium in Hanoi during matchday 2 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 group stage. The Vietnamese club dominated possession and created multiple scoring opportunities, particularly in the first half, but conceded an own goal in the 61st minute when defender Adou Minh deflected a cross into the net while attempting to clear.

CACHN's performance showed improvement compared to their opening 4-1 loss to Gamba Osaka. The home side controlled play for extended periods and generated dangerous chances, including a curling shot by Leo Artur in the 82nd minute that was saved by Kashima goalkeeper Hayakawa. Despite their territorial advantage and effort to find an equaliser in the closing stages, CAHN could not breach Kashima's organised defence.

Coach Mano Polking acknowledged the team's improved display but cited imprecise passing in the second half and failure to convert chances as decisive factors. "We played much better than against Gamba Osaka and kept control for 90 minutes, but the result was not what we expected," Polking said. He noted that the team lost composure and did not execute their game plan optimally due to player errors.

Kashima Antlers goalkeeper Hayakawa praised CAHN midfielder Đình Bắc, describing him as physically strong with excellent attacking potential despite facing some difficulties under pressure. Hayakawa suggested Bắc had potential to play in Japan's J-League.

The defeat leaves CAHN without points after two matches in the AFC Champions League Elite. Kashima Antlers, by contrast, moved to the top of the group with 6 points after victories of 7-1 over Newcastle Jets and 1-0 against CAHN, displacing Gamba Osaka to second place on goal difference.

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Why This Matters

CAHN's second consecutive defeat in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 group stage leaves them with zero points from two matches, while Kashima Antlers moves to top of the group on 6 points. The loss occurred despite CAHN's territorial dominance and multiple chances, indicating structural challenges in converting possession into results at the elite continental level—a significant benchmark for Vietnamese club football in Asia's premier competition.

Timeline & Sources

Sep 15, 2026

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Matchday 1: Gamba Osaka defeats CAHN 4-1; Kashima Antlers defeats Newcastle Jets 7-1

Sep 15, 2026

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Kashima Antlers defeated Newcastle Jets 7-1 in AFC Champions League Elite matchday 1

Oct 13, 2026

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82nd minute: Leo Artur's curling shot saved by Hayakawa

Oct 13, 2026

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Final whistle: Kashima Antlers wins 1-0