CAHN beat PVF-CAND 2-0, Coach Polking talks about control.

It wasn't until the 76th minute that the deadlock was broken. Alan accurately converted a penalty before Tran Dinh Tien – who came on as a substitute – sealed a 2-0 victory for CAHN in the final minute. This was the reward for 90 minutes of controlling the game, as coach Mano Polking emphasized immediately after the match.

Key events: relentless pressure, opening goal from a penalty kick.

According to Fstats, CAHN controlled 60.8% of the ball possession and had 17 shots. However, coach Mano Polking's team had to wait until the 76th minute to open the scoring from a penalty kick by Alan. In the final minute, Tran Dinh Tien scored to seal a 2-0 victory, ending a match in which the home team had dominated for most of the time.

Coach Mano Polking spoke about the approach:“From the very first minute, we controlled the game very well. The whole team dominated almost every play, we just lacked the opening goal. Once we took the lead, the opponent pushed forward more, so the second goal was very important to secure the victory. I am pleased with today's performance; the players controlled the game for the entire 90 minutes.”

Tactical analysis: ball control, patient play against a low defensive block.

CAHN's core idea was to control the ball and maintain the tempo to wear down PVF-CAND's deep defensive block. With space narrowed, clear-cut opportunities became scarce, and the opening goal became the decisive factor in forcing the opponent to push forward – exactly how the game turned around after the 76th minute.

Coach Mano Polking said he made adjustments during halftime:“During the half-time break, I spoke with the players, making adjustments to create more chances and asking them to shoot more. When the opponent sits deep, the opening goal is crucial, because when they are forced to push forward, space will appear.”

Selected numbers

• Ball possession: 60.8% (according to Fstats)
• Total shots: 17
• Goals: Alan 76' (penalty), Tran Dinh Tien 90'

Post-match reaction: respecting the opponent, asserting control.

Responding to Coach Thach Bao Khanh's assessment that PVF-CAND had caused difficulties for CAHN in the first 70 minutes, Coach Mano Polking said:“I don’t see it that way, but I respect his opinion. I still believe we controlled most of the game. If you mean they defended well, then that’s true. They defended solidly, which is why we struggled to create clear chances despite being in possession.”

Related sources also indicate that coach Thach Bao Khanh asserted that CAHN is currently the best team in the V-League.

A packed schedule: squad rotation and the goal of gaining experience.

Looking ahead, coach Mano Polking expressed his excitement about the packed schedule:“Of course it’s not easy, but we knew that beforehand. This is the price of winning the National Cup last season and showing the team’s progress. More tournaments, more challenges, but we are happy to participate because we believe that facing strong opponents will help the team develop further. This experience is fantastic for the players. We are happy to compete in many different arenas because it means we are representing Vietnam. That is a great source of pride.”

Regarding human resource management, he revealed his workforce allocation plan:"We will prioritize foreign players in international competitions and give the domestic players a rest."This approach emphasizes the goal of competing in a continental environment while preserving the fitness of the core domestic players amidst a packed schedule.

Summary

The two late goals not only confirmed CAHN's dominance in control but also demonstrated their patience in deciphering the low defensive block. With a clear framework from coach Mano Polking – control, adjustments, and more shots on goal – CAHN closed the match exactly as they desired, and are now ready to enter a tense series of matches with their pre-prepared rotation plan.