Hanoi Police Football Club will host Tampines Rovers FC (Singapore) at Hang Day Stadium on February 4th. In a pre-game press conference, coach Mano Polking stated that, compared to last season, Hanoi Police Football Club did not perform as expected, having been eliminated early in the group stage. However, as representatives of Vietnamese football on the regional stage, the entire team will do their utmost to provide the best possible result for the fans.
In the next match, the home team at the Hang Day Stadium will face some disadvantages in terms of squad as Doan Van Hau and several other key players need to undergo rigorous physical examinations. If they do not meet the requirements, they will have to be spared.
“In tomorrow’s match, I will make some changes to the hard-working players who deserve to play in tournaments like this. They are quality reserves and capable of playing in international matches. Our perspective remains the same: focus on the game and seek a good result”, said coach Mano Polking.
Furthermore, the coach of Hanoi Police Football Club denied that the recent extended break had affected the club’s results. He emphasized that the temporary suspension of the championship to allow the under-23 team to compete in the 2020 Asian Under-23 Championship has brought positive results: “It is a balance between the national team and the club. It is not necessary to achieve both goals simultaneously. The most important thing is that the club prepares well so that the players are in good physical condition for each match.”
After the match against Tampines Rover FC in the Shoppe Cup, the Hanoi Police Football Club will continue with two more games against the Singapore representative in the AFC CL2, on the 11th and 18th of February. Regarding AFC CL2, coach Polking stated that, despite being a more important tournament, Hanoi Police Football Club will not be satisfied with a performance below expectations in tomorrow’s match. The coaching staff and the entire team will remain serious, do their best and seek the best possible result.
Striker Dinh Bac stated that, although the team is already eliminated from the tournament, the objective is, without a doubt, to win the 3 points at home: “We are preparing well in training. As for me, if I have the opportunity to play tomorrow, I will give my all and bring my best to the team.”
In regional competitions, Hanoi Police Football Club no longer has a chance, but on the national stage, coach Polking’s team rose to the top of the table after a victory over direct rivals Ninh Binh. The team is playing brilliantly with Dinh Bac in the squad. This could be seen in part on the pitch at the Hang Day Stadium, in the 12th round of the V.League.
Assistant coach Thanh Luong commented after the match: “We are the ones who know and understand Dinh Bac best. The coaching staff always has suitable plans to help him maintain balance, avoid public pressure and improve further. This is only the 12th round, the tournament is still very long. We will try to make the most of every match to maintain his good form.”
Hanoi Police Football Club host Tampines Rovers FC at the Hang Day Stadium, with no chance of advancing. However, the police team still deserves attention, not only because of the outstanding players in its squad, but also because of the excellent phase it is going through.
The Vietnamese women’s team is entering a crucial phase.
The coaching staff has increased the volume of training, focusing on improving fitness, strength and speed, as well as incorporating tactical training to help the players reach their best form before heading to the 2026 Asian Women’s Championship.
Speaking about the current pace of training, young striker Vu Thi Hoa (Hanoi FC) said that recent sessions have been intensified, with a clear focus on physical conditioning and increasing strength.
Vu Thi Hoa shared that increasing intensity is a necessary preparation step for players to gradually improve their fitness and strength, thus meeting the professional demands of a high-intensity tournament like the Asian Championship. “For me personally and the entire team, when coach Mai Duc Chung increases the intensity, the players gradually improve their fitness and strength,” she said.
When talking about his personal goals, Vu Thi Hoa openly acknowledged that he needs to improve in several important aspects. “Personally, I need to improve my agility and gain more strength in physical challenges,” shared the striker born in 2003.
Reflecting on the lessons learned from recent matches, Vu Thi Hoa stated that the entire team gained specific knowledge to continue improving in the future. “After the last two matches, the whole team has learned a lot and needs to improve a lot to be better. I will focus even more to evolve together with the team,” said Vu Thi Hoa.
Regarding technical aspects, Vu Thi Hoa believes he needs to adjust his ball handling to suit the competitive nature of competitions at continental level. “I think that, when facing opponents with a physical or strength advantage, I should pass the ball earlier, because the competition between me and my opponent is not equal,” he shared.
In the 2026 Asian Women’s Championship, the Vietnam women’s team is in Group C along with Japan, India and Chinese Taipei. The tournament will take place from March 1 to 21, 2026, in three cities: Sydney, Perth and Gold Coast. The two best teams in each group and the two best third-placed teams will advance to the quarterfinals.
Source: https://cand.com.vn/the-thao/suc-hut-cua-clb-bong-da-cong-an-ha-noi-i796111/
