Khánh Hòa defeated CAND 4-1 in Nha Trang on 11 October in the second round of Vietnam's 2026/27 first division. Kurakin scored twice, with Văn Tùng and Quốc Minh adding further goals; Phi Long scored for CAND. Heavy rain affected the match. In the round's other closing fixture, Quy Nhơn United drew 1-1 with Huế, with Thanh Phong and Anh Vũ on target.