At 7:45 p.m. on May 14, Hanoi Police Club will host Buriram United (Thailand) in the first leg of the Southeast Asian Cup C1 final at Hang Day Stadium. Before this match, Siam Sport expressed concerns about coach Mano Polking, who is very knowledgeable about Thai football.
Coach Mano Polking and Quang Hai at the press conference before the match (Photo: Hanoi Police).
The Thai newspaper wrote: "Coach Mano Polking is the former coach of the Thai national team. He helped the "War Elephants" win two AFF Cup championships in 2020 and 2022. After that, the Brazilian coach began taking over the Hanoi Police Club from 2024.
Coach Mano Polking is very knowledgeable about football in the Land of the Golden Pagoda. He has worked here since 2012 and led many clubs such as Army United, Suphanburi FC and Bangkok United, before leading the Thai national team.
The Brazilian coach has an attacking style of play. That is why the Hanoi Police Club always brings excitement to the fans. However, in the back line, this team has gaps in defense. Their opponents can take advantage of them."
Siam Sport also pointed out the dangerous cards in the hands of coach Mano Polking. They added: "Quang Hai is a great player. He returned to Vietnam after playing for Pau FC. Immediately after that, this midfielder became the leader to help Hanoi Police Club win the 2023 V-League. The best player of the 2018 AFF Cup is truly an attacking star. In the 2024/25 season, he contributed 10 assists after 30 appearances.
Coach Mano Polking is very knowledgeable about Thai football (Photo: FAT).
Hugo Gomes is also considered the most talented defender in the V-League at the moment. In the context of Hanoi Police Club often attacking, this central defender is the last reliable stopper. In addition, the Brazilian defender's strength is his ability to score goals. He has contributed 5 goals for Hanoi Police Club this season.
In addition, Leo Arthur is also an extremely important link of the Hanoi Police Club but unfortunately, he could not participate due to injury. Le Van Do is also a notable player when he scored 4 goals and had 2 assists in the Southeast Asian C1 Cup.
The Hanoi Police Club also has two notable overseas Vietnamese players, Cao Pendant Quang Vinh and Nguyen Filip. They both have experience playing in Europe. Cao Pendant Quang Vinh was a member of the French U16 and U18 teams, while Nguyen Filip has been playing consistently at the top level in the Czech Republic national championship."
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/bao-thai-lan-e-ngai-mot-nhan-vat-cua-clb-cong-an-ha-noi-o-tran-chung-ket-20250514001222256.htm
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