Công an Hà Nội beat Lion City Sailors 1-0 in Singapore on October 8 to begin Group B of the 2026/27 Shopee Cup with three points, AFF reported. Léo Artur scored in first-half stoppage time following a powerful run and assist by Brayan Perea. The hosts created chances but failed to convert, with Filip Nguyễn helping protect the lead. Mano Polking's side made a successful start to a competition in which they finished runners-up in 2024/25.