Quang Hai delivers good news: his shoulder is 90% recovered, CAHN wins 1-0.
CAHN won 1-0 despite a red card in the 20th minute; Quang Hai said his shoulder has recovered 90%. Alan's goal helped the team move up to second place with 17 points, 3 points behind Ninh Binh and with one game in hand.
Despite playing with 10 men from the 20th minute, Hanoi Police FC still won 1-0 against Ho Chi Minh City Police FC. 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.
The crucial moment: 10 players from the 20th minute, character decided the outcome.
The match took an early turn for the worse after Le Van Do received a red card in the 20th minute. Despite being at a numerical disadvantage, CAHN maintained their organization and waited for the right moment for Alan to score the decisive goal, securing a narrow 1-0 victory.
Quang Hai emphasized that spirit was the foundation of the three points: "Besides the playing style, I must say this was a courageous match. We were short a player very early on, but the whole team played with much higher spirit and unity than in previous matches."
Tactical analysis: transitioning between phases, maintaining a suitable position.
CAHN didn't deviate from their original plan but were forced to adjust their risk tolerance after losing a player. Quang Hai said: “The whole team still followed the coaching staff's initial playing style. When we had to play with one less player, we were forced to switch to a more defensive style. However, the team still maintained a reasonable game plan and a very high fighting spirit to achieve a deserved result.”
On that foundation, CAHN controlled space well, capitalized on opportunities, and defended disciplinedly to preserve their advantage. Their composure in managing their time helped them get through the remaining 70 minutes with only 10 men.
Captain's reaction: positive signal from the right shoulder.
After missing the Vietnamese national team's October match due to a shoulder injury, Quang Hai updated his recovery progress: "My injury recovery process is about 90%. With the current busy schedule, I will try to adapt to reach my best physical condition as soon as possible."
Impact on the race: CAHN moves up to second place.
Three points against Ho Chi Minh City Police propelled Hanoi Police to second place with 17 points, 3 points behind league leaders Ninh Binh but with one game in hand. This is a significant advantage as the race enters a tense phase.
The outstanding figures
- Score: Hanoi Police 1-0 Ho Chi Minh City Police
- Red card: Le Van Do (20th minute)
- Goalscorer: Alan (CAHN)
- Position: CAHN ranked 2nd, 17 points
- The gap: 3 points behind Ninh Binh, with one game in hand.
- Quang Hai's injury status: right shoulder has recovered about 90%.
Perspective on the match: discipline and spirit as the foundation.
In a match where the numerical advantage favored the opponent for over 70 minutes, CAHN won thanks to two layers of assurance: tactical discipline and fighting spirit. Timely adjustments from the technical area under coach Mano Polking, coupled with the leadership voice on the field of Quang Hai, helped the police team maintain structure, minimize risks, and exploit decisive moments.
With their mental fortitude strengthened, every contested situation, defensive cover, and counter-attack was purposeful. Alan's goal became the anchor for CAHN to conclude a highly effective day, exactly as the captain described: courageous and well-deserved.
