Coach Mano Polking showed contentment even though CAHN was defeated 0-1 by Tai Po in the last group match of the AFC Champions League Two.
CAHN club entered the match quite relaxed as they had already secured a spot in the round of 16 at AFC Champions League Two. Both teams started with high spirits and determination to claim the top spot in the group. However, the home team emerged victorious thanks to the only penalty scored by James Temelkovski.
After the game, contrary to the result, Coach Mano Polking remained quite calm. He stated:“It's great to be here and play in such a fiery atmosphere today. Both teams showed excellent spirit, fearlessly facing each other and always pushing forward. This is what any neutral fan would love to see.”
The coach of mixed heritage even expressed satisfaction with his players' performance. According to Polking, CAHN's players executed good ball movement during the match, combined with fighting spirit from the start: "I am pleased with how the whole team played, showing a performance that points towards more positive results in the future.”
Additionally, Coach Polking extended deep gratitude to the fans who traveled far to support at Mong Kok Stadium. The presence of CAHN supporters was a great source of motivation, fueling the players during tough moments.
As for the team captain midfielder Quang Hải, he said matches like this help the team learn valuable lessons to prepare for upcoming games, especially in the AFC Champions League 2 knockout stage soon.
In another development, The Steel Blue Nam Dinh club had to say goodbye early to the Asian tournament despite a heavy 9-0 win in the final match.