FLC Thanh Hoa lost to Suwon Samsung Bluewings 1-5 in the AFC Champions League play-offs in South Korea on January 30.

FLC Thanh Hoa vs Suwon Samsung Bluewings in the AFC Champions League play-offs in South Korea on January 30. — Photo bongda.com.vn

Earlier, Thanh Hoa defeated Eastern SC of Hong Kong 4-2 in the second qualifying round to earn a ticket to compete in the play-offs.

The severe weather with snow affected the way the Vietnamese team played. The only goal from them came from captain Pape Omar Faye in the 90th minute.

With this loss, Thanh Hoa will be relegated to competing at the AFC Cup. — VNS