Phan Van Duc scores, Hanoi Police Club defeats Thai League champion

On the evening of August 22, Hanoi Police Club had its opening match in the 2024/25 Southeast Asian Club Championship, against Buriram United. This is considered a very strong opponent, as this team was the champion of the Thai League last season.

Buriram United is the dominant force in Thai football with 3 consecutive championships. In their first participation in the regional competition, this team is determined to win the championship title to add to the team's collection of achievements.

Visiting Hang Day, the Thai representative will not have the service of captain Theerathon Bunmathan. However, the Thai representative is still highly appreciated in terms of force, when having in hand high-class players such as the striker pair Crispim and Bissoli, along with the Thai national team duo Phitiwat and Supachai.

On the other side of the front line, the home team Hanoi Police FC has also invested heavily to prepare for the goals of the 2024/25 season. The police team has recruited a series of stars such as Jason Quang Vinh, Dinh Trong, Dinh Bac, Hugo Gomes, Leo Artur, Vitao and Alan. These new recruits will combine with other quality veterans such as Quang Hai and Viet Anh.

Entering the match, the home team Cong An Ha Noi started the game better, coach Polking's students launched open attacks on the flanks. Right in the first minute, Van Thanh dribbled from the right wing, moved inside and crossed the ball beautifully for Van Duc to head. However, this aerial attack was inaccurate.

But just a few minutes later, Phan Van Duc did not have to regret when the number 20 of Hanoi Police received the ball from the left wing and shot from a distance. The opposing goalkeeper did not block well and the ball went into the net, opening the score for the match.

After conceding the goal, Buriram United pressed forward to attack. In the 16th minute, Supachai escaped down the right wing and fired a powerful shot that goalkeeper Filip Nguyen had already closed the angle. The first half ended with a score of 1-0 in favor of the home team.

In the second half, it was Buriram United's turn to actively push up their formation to find an equalizer. In the 49th minute, Tabinas headed the ball into Nguyen Filip's net, equalizing for the Thai representative. The second half witnessed a breathtaking match, with both sides continuously creating storms towards each other's goal. While Bissoli was unlucky with his shot hitting the post, on the other side of the battle line, striker Alan took advantage of Vitao's pass to head the ball into the net, raising the score to 2-1 for Hanoi Police.

In the remaining minutes, despite their best efforts, the Thai League champions could not find an equalizer. In the end, Hanoi Police won 2-1 against Buriram United./.

Hai Hoang