Dinh Bac sealed the 2-1 victory, as CAHN came from behind to defeat Beijing Guoan.
Dinh Bac scored the decisive goal, helping CAHN come from behind to win 2-1 against Beijing Guoan in matchday 5 of the AFC Champions League Two and advance to the round of 16; he paid tribute to coach Mano Polking.
Nguyen Dinh Bac played the hero with a goal that sealed a 2-1 victory for CAHN against Beijing Guoan in the fifth round of the AFC Champions League Two at Hang Day Stadium, officially securing their place in the round of 16. Immediately after the match, the striker born in 2004 expressed his gratitude to coach Mano Polking, who consistently encouraged him during this difficult period.
High-intensity play and the finishing blow.
CAHN won by imposing their own tempo and maintaining high intensity – a key point Đình Bắc emphasized after the match. He said: "I think CAHN Club fully deserved this victory. Everyone saw that we played with high intensity, completely dominating our opponents. And I think the three points are what CAHN Club fully deserved in today's match."
In a situation where a decisive moment was needed, the 2004-born striker delivered exactly that: his goal secured all three points and an early ticket to the round of 16 for the police team.
Dinh Bac and a tribute to coach Mano Polking
Overwhelmed with emotion, Dinh Bac dedicated his goal to his coach on the bench: "I want to dedicate this goal to Coach Polking. He has always encouraged me for quite a long time when I wasn't scoring."
He shared details about the mentorship and support he received from the German-Brazilian coach: "Many people may not know this, but since I returned to the team, the coach has always been enthusiastic and always helped me improve. When I wasn't in good form, he still encouraged me to train before matches. When I wasn't playing, he still encouraged me, still believed in me, and reminded me to stay focused. I am truly grateful that he has always been there, always helping me not to give up until now."
Dinh Bac affirmed the crucial role of coach Mano Polking in his development: "From the very first time I joined the team, Coach Polking helped me a lot in every training session, before matches, and even during matches. There were periods when I wasn't playing well, but he was always there to encourage me, send messages, and say, 'Keep going, move forward.' That's how he helped me stay motivated to keep striving."
The ticket and the courage to turn the tide.
At Hang Day Stadium, CAHN staged a breathtaking comeback, exploding in the second half to defeat Beijing Guoan 2-1. This victory in matchday 5 propelled the team into the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Two – a result that accurately reflected the team's resilience and intensity maintained until the end of the match.
In conclusion, the U22 Vietnam striker thanked the CAHN fans and expressed his hope to receive their support in the upcoming stages of the continental competition.
