Vietnam beat Hong Kong 3-0 in the Asian Games on 17 September, adding a second victory to their head-to-head record this month. The hosts had taken three points from their opening fixture but went down again in the group stage. Hong Kong's campaign continues to struggle while Vietnam remain in second place with six points.
The result follows a 3-0 win for Vietnam over Hong Kong on 24 August, confirming the pattern that has emerged between these sides in 2026. Hong Kong had lost four of their last five matches, including defeats to South Korea and Japan. They now sit third in the table with three points from three games.
Vietnam's recent form shows inconsistency but they found their rhythm against Hong Kong. They had drawn with China and lost to Japan in previous outings, but the clean sheet against their hosts marks a turning point. The visitors move closer to the top spot with the win.
Both teams face tough fixtures ahead. Hong Kong will need to find a way to stop conceding three goals per game, while Vietnam must maintain their momentum to challenge for first place. The gap between them in the table could narrow depending on future results.
