Van Quyet: 'Even with 3 Hoang Ducks, Ninh Binh would be the same'

Hanoi FC captain Nguyen Van Quyet led his team to a crucial 3-2 away victory against Ninh Binh, a result that significantly tightens the V-League title race. Van Quyet, who also found the back of the net in the match, expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting their strong preparation and execution. "This is a wonderful away win. Hanoi FC prepared well for the match," he stated, emphasizing that his team controlled the game, scoring three goals while conceding two due to their own lapses.

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This is a wonderful away win. Hanoi FC prepared well for the match. Of the 5 goals scored, 3 were by us, and the other 2 were conceded because we let the opponent score.

The match saw Hanoi FC avenge their earlier loss to Ninh Binh, with goals from Hung Dung, Anh Tiep, and Van Quyet. Ninh Binh's goals came from Geovane and Quoc Viet. Van Quyet, however, was critical of Ninh Binh's playing style, particularly their long-ball approach. "If Ninh Binh had three Hoang Ducks, it would still be the same. If the defense just keeps kicking the ball up to the forwards like that, it's not football," he remarked, suggesting a lack of tactical sophistication from the opposition.

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If Ninh Binh had three Hoang Ducks, it would still be the same. If the defense just keeps kicking the ball up to the forwards like that, it's not football.

Despite facing late pressure, Van Quyet lauded his teammates' spirit and focus. He expressed pride in the team's resurgence, noting the growing confidence among both established stars and younger players like Anh Tiep, who contributed a goal after playing 70 minutes. This victory propels Hanoi FC closer to the top ranks, currently sitting fourth in the V-League 2025-2026 table, just one point behind Ninh Binh. With seven rounds remaining, the team, managed by Harry Kewell, has a strong chance of securing a top-three finish, demonstrating their ambition to reclaim their status as a dominant force in Vietnamese football.

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Hanoi FC is striving to improve every day, both the coaches and the players. Everyone on the team is eager to play. Today, Anh Tiep got to play for 70 minutes and contributed a goal. This shows that not only the key players but also the young players are very confident.