Dinh Bac helps CAHN advance to the Europa League; U22 Singapore changes group.
Nguyen Dinh Bac scored in the 90th minute to help CAHN win 2-1 against Beijing Guoan, securing their early qualification from Group E of the AFC U22 Asian Cup; Nam Dinh was eliminated, and U22 Singapore moved to Group A with Thailand.
In the 90th minute, Nguyen Dinh Bac scored the decisive goal, giving Hanoi Police a 2-1 comeback victory against Beijing Guoan, securing their early qualification from Group E of the AFC Champions League Two 2025-2026. On a day when joy in the AFC Champions League was divided, Nam Dinh conceded two goals in injury time in matchday 5 and were eliminated early. At the SEA Games 33, U22 Singapore was moved to Group A after U22 Cambodia withdrew.
Dinh Bac shines at the right moment, CAHN pulls ahead in Group E.
Dinh Bac's 90th-minute goal was the crucial moment, sealing a 2-1 comeback victory against Beijing Guoan. This win helped Polking's team secure early qualification from Group E of the AFC Champions League Two 2025-2026.
The race for the top spot remains dramatic in the final round on December 4th. The scenario is clear:
- CAHN needs to beat Taipo and Beijing Guoan needs to beat Macarthur to take the top spot.
- If Macarthur draws, the Australian representative will not need to worry about the other match because they have a better head-to-head record against CAHN (winning 1-0 and drawing 1-1).
Chinese media criticizes Beijing's National Security Agency.
Following the defeat, Zhibo8 used harsh language, calling it "a night of tactical suicide." The report highlighted Zhang Yuning's missed opportunities and considered CAHN's equalizer a "blow that broke Beijing Guoan's will." The moment Dinh Bac sealed the victory was described as "a fatal blow from the Vietnamese team playing with greater determination."
PP Sports commented that this defeat was an extension of "a downward spiral that Beijing Guoan cannot escape," arguing that the team "lacked composure when leading, failed to maintain the tempo, and collapsed when pressure increased."
Nam Dinh bids an early exit from the Asian Cup Winners' Cup.
In the fifth matchday of the AFC Champions League Two group stage on the evening of November 27th, Nam Dinh conceded two goals in injury time, dropping to third place and prematurely exiting the tournament in disappointment.
SEA Games 33: Singapore U22 replaces Cambodia U22 in Group A
The withdrawal of the Cambodian U22 team forced the organizers to make adjustments. The Singaporean U22 team was moved from Group C to Group A.
- Group A: U22 Thailand, U22 Singapore, U22 Timor Leste.
- Group B: Vietnam U22, Laos U22, Malaysia U22 (match venue changed from Songkhla to Bangkok).
- Group C: U22 Indonesia, U22 Myanmar, U22 Philippines.
U22 Indonesia does not set a target of winning the championship.
PSSI President Erick Thohir set the goal of reaching the final for coach Sjafri's team instead of requiring them to win the gold medal. This move aimed to reduce pressure, as both Thailand and Vietnam brought strong squads to the SEA Games 33.
Van Truong will miss the rest of the season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Midfielder Nguyen Van Truong underwent surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury at Van Hanh General Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City), after being thoroughly examined by leading doctors upon his return from China. The recovery period is expected to last several months, almost certainly preventing him from returning to the team this season.
The 8 teams that have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Women's AFC Champions League have been determined.
The AFC has announced the eight teams that have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2025/26 AFC Women's Club Championship. Ho Chi Minh City FC is the only representative from Vietnam and is participating for the second consecutive year. Last year, the team reached the quarter-finals after winning two matches and losing one.