Công an TP.HCM drew 1-1 away to Ratchaburi in their opening Shopee Cup Group A match on October 7, VnExpress reported. Olaha Mạnh Đức put the Vietnamese side ahead with a long-range effort after half-time, but Scott Allardice headed the equaliser in stoppage time. Ratchaburi also had a goal ruled out for offside following a VAR review. The visitors earned a point on their international competition debut. Reports disagree on the precise minute of the opening goal.