Dinh Bac scores a hat-trick, Hanoi Police consolidate their top position.

On the evening of April 26th, Hanoi Police FC secured a 4-2 victory against Song Lam Nghe An at Hang Day Stadium in Round 20 of the V-League 2025/2026, thus maintaining their leading position and creating a significant advantage in the championship race. The standout performance of the match came from striker Nguyen Dinh Bac with an impressive hat-trick.

Nguyen Dinh Bac (second from the right) celebrates his goal with his teammates. (Photo: TRAN HAI)

Goal

Hanoi Police: Dinh Bac (19', 33', 51'), Minh Phuc (37')

Song Lam Nghe An : Michael Olaha (45'+1, 83')

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Starting lineup

Hanoi Police: Nguyen Filip, Stephan Mauk (Van Duc 68'), Quang Vinh, Dinh Bac, Thanh Long (China 68'), Quang Hai (Alan 75'), Dinh Trong (Van Toan 46'), Minh Phuc (Hugo Gomes 68'), Adou Minh, Viet Anh, Van Do.

Song Lam Nghe An: Van Binh, Van Huy, Nguyen Hoang, Olaha, Xuan Binh (Manh Quynh 46'), Van Bach (Long Karim Chan 68'), Dale Moore, Thanh Duc (Tan Minh 78'), Quang Vinh, Nam Hai (Khac Luong 78' ), Fortes (Quang Tu 46').

Before the match, the home team received favorable news when a direct competitor stumbled, thus opening up an opportunity to increase their lead in the standings if they secured all three points. With high determination, coach Mano Polking's players quickly took control of the game and deployed an active attacking style of play.

The Hanoi Police players entered the match with great enthusiasm.

In the 19th minute, the home team, Hanoi Police, opened the scoring. From a cross by Stefan Mauk, Nguyen Dinh Bac rushed in and finished accurately, giving the home team a 1-0 lead. The striker continued to show high form, while maintaining composure by not celebrating against his hometown team.

Song Lam Nghe An attempted a counter-attack in the 29th minute, but goalkeeper Nguyen Filip made a timely save to deny Michael Olaha's shot. Failing to capitalize on their opportunity, the visitors quickly paid the price. In the 33rd minute, following a through pass from Quang Hai, Nguyen Dinh Bac broke free, faced the goalkeeper, and finished accurately, increasing the score to 2-0.

Dinh Bac has consistently made its mark.

The home team's momentum allowed them to continue increasing the pressure. In the 37th minute, Van Do provided a perfect assist for Minh Phuc to finish inside the penalty area, extending the lead to 3-0. However, before the first half ended, Hanoi Police conceded a goal when goalkeeper Nguyen Filip committed a foul inside the penalty area. From the penalty spot, Michael Olaha reduced the deficit to 1-3 for Song Lam Nghe An.

Song Lam Nghe An found a goal to reduce the deficit.

In the second half, the home team continued to dominate. In the 50th minute, Hanoi Police were awarded a penalty after a collision inside the penalty area. Nguyen Dinh Bac successfully converted the penalty, completing his hat-trick and increasing the score to 4-1.

In the remaining time, Song Lam Nghe An tried to push forward in search of a goal. In the 83rd minute, from a corner kick, Michael Olaha headed in the second goal for the visitors, reducing the score to 2-4. Despite creating several more opportunities in the final minutes, the visitors were unable to score another goal.

Dinh Bac and his teammates delivered a truly impressive performance.

In the end, Hanoi Police won 4-2, further solidifying their top position in the league. With a significant points lead over the chasing pack (11 points ahead of second-placed The Cong Viettel ) with only a few rounds remaining, coach Mano Polking's team holds a major advantage in their quest for the V-League championship in the 2025/2026 season.

Some photos from the match.

PHAN THACH - TRAN HAI

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