Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) Arsenal JMG lost to Kyushu in their play-off match at the Sanix Cup in Japan on Saturday, finishing sixth overall.

After 90 minutes, scores were level at 3-3. However, Kyushu outperformed the Vietnamese representatives in the penalty shoot-out to triumph 4-1.

Earlier, HAGL were defeated 4-3 in the penalty shootout of their quarter final clash against their hosts Miura Gakuen – the defending champions of the Japan high-school tournament. — VNS