Nam Dinh FC will fight to the end in the "Asian Europa League".

VHO - Nam Dinh FC will host Eastern FC from Hong Kong (China) at Thien Truong Stadium in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 at 5:00 PM this afternoon, December 11th. Although their chances of advancing are slim, the reigning V.League champions will do their best to secure a victory.

After 5 matches played in Group F of the tournament dubbed the "Asian Europa League", Nam Dinh is currently in third place with 6 points and a goal difference of -2, 3 points behind the second-placed team (the qualifying position) - Ratchaburi (Thailand, goal difference +9).

Nam Dinh Club (right) is facing many difficulties in Group F.

In the final round, Nam Dinh had to beat Eastern (0 points, already eliminated) by more than 10 goals and hope Ratchaburi lost to Gamba Osaka (Japan) to have any chance of making it through the narrow gap to the knockout round - a nearly impossible task.

Speaking at the press conference before the match against Eastern FC, Nam Dinh's head coach Mauro Jeronimo frankly acknowledged the team's difficulties in the continental competition, but affirmed that Nam Dinh will still fight to the end.

"As long as there's still a chance, we always have a responsibility to try our best to achieve our goal. Nam Dinh will proactively play offensively because we have nothing to lose, and we are also willing to take risks to create scoring opportunities," the Portuguese coach said.

Sharing his thoughts on working with the team over the past three weeks, Coach Mauro Jeronimo praised the players' receptiveness and commitment. He cited the recent match against Shan United, where Nam Dinh controlled possession for 70%, as proof of the team's confidence and progress.

Table F standings before the final matchday.

However, the Nam Dinh captain also admitted that the absence of key striker Nguyen Xuan Son is a major loss: "Our team is different with and without him." Nevertheless, coach Mauro Jeronimo affirmed that he will find a replacement to maintain the team's attacking strength.

For his part, center-back Lucas Araujo also showed high determination: “We know that we have to win and we have to score. The AFC Champions League Two is just as fierce and every match is decisive.”

I am ready to contribute my best to the attack and hope to bring joy to the fans at Thien Truong Stadium with the team.”

Nam Dinh's chances of advancing in Group F are not high, but the V.League representative will certainly try their best to win and dedicate the victory to their fans.

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/the-thao/clb-nam-dinh-se-chien-dau-den-cung-tai-cup-c2-chau-a-187374.html