Quang Hai reported good news: shoulder 90% recovered, CAHN won 1-0
CAHN won 1-0 despite the red card in the 20th minute; Quang Hai said his shoulder recovered 90%. Alan scored to help the team move up to second place with 17 points, 3 points behind Ninh Binh and having played 1 match less.
In the 10-man game from the 20th minute, Hanoi Police Club still won 1-0 against Ho Chi Minh City Police. Immediately after the match, captain Nguyen Quang Hai confirmed that his right shoulder had recovered about 90% - a positive sign after the injury that caused him to miss the FIFA Days in October.
Key moment: 10 men from minute 20, decisive spirit
The match soon took a difficult turn after Le Van Do's red card in the 20th minute. Despite the numerical disadvantage, CAHN still maintained their organization and waited for the right moment for Alan to score the decisive goal, preserving a minimal 1-0 victory.
Quang Hai emphasized that spirit is the foundation of the 3 points: “Besides the playing style, Hai must say that this was a brave match. We were short of players very early, but the whole team played with much higher spirit and solidarity than in previous matches.”
Tactical analysis: change state, maintain reasonable position
CAHN did not break the original plan but was forced to adjust the risk after losing a player. Quang Hai said: “The whole team still followed the original playing style of the coaching staff. When we had to play with one less player, we were forced to switch to a defensive style of play. However, the team still maintained a reasonable game and a very high fighting spirit to achieve a worthy result.”
On that basis, CAHN controlled the space well, took advantage of opportunities and defended disciplined to preserve the advantage. Their ability in managing the moment helped them get through the remaining 70 minutes with 10 men.
Captain's reaction: positive signal from the right shoulder
After missing the Vietnam national team in October due to a shoulder injury, Quang Hai updated his recovery progress: “Hai's injury recovery process has reached about 90%. With the current tight competition schedule, Hai will try to adapt to reach the best physical condition soon.”
Impact on the race: CAHN moves up to second place
Three points against HCM City Police put CAHN in second place with 17 points, 3 points behind the top team Ninh Binh but having played one match less. This is a significant advantage when the race is entering a tense phase.
The outstanding numbers
- Score: CAHN 1-0 HCM City Police
- Red card: Le Van Do (minute 20)
- Scorer: Alan (CAHN)
- Position: CAHN ranked 2nd, 17 points
- Distance: 3 points behind Ninh Binh, played 1 match less
- Quang Hai's injury status: right shoulder recovered about 90%
Game perspective: discipline and spirit as the fulcrum
In a match where the personnel advantage was on the opponent’s side for more than 70 minutes, CAHN won thanks to two layers of assurance: tactical discipline and fighting spirit. The timely adjustments from the technical area of coach Mano Polking, combined with the leadership voice on the field of Quang Hai, helped the police team maintain structure, limit risks and exploit decisive moments.
With the mental foundation strengthened, every contest, cover and counter-attack had a purpose. Alan's goal became the anchor for CAHN to close out an effective day of play, as described by the captain: brave and worthy.