In the first half, the visiting team unexpectedly took the lead in the 27th minute when Trần Văn Thái capitalized on an opportunity to break through the opponent's defense and score.
In the second half, Long An managed to regain their composure and found an equalizer after captain Nguyễn Thanh Hải successfully converted a penalty kick.
The 1-1 scoreline remained unchanged after 90 minutes of regulation time, forcing both teams into a penalty shootout. On penalties, Quy Nhơn United lost 1-3, accepting defeat and making an early exit from the competition.
