Dinh Bac and Alan vied for the penalty kick during Hanoi Police FC's 2-0 victory over Thanh Hoa in Round 23 of the LPBank V-League 2025-2026. Afterwards, Dinh Bac ran to hug Alan and celebrated with the team. This image showcases Dinh Bac's maturity and professionalism, as well as the unity and shared goals of Hanoi Police FC. - Photo: MINH DO
Ronaldo once snatched a penalty from Alonso, Neymar competed with Edinson Cavani for a penalty... these are all big stars of world football. Dinh Bac is still very young, so expressing his emotions and desire to score at a crucial moment in a match with such significant implications for the championship race is understandable. Young people are allowed to make mistakes; the question is how Dinh Bac overcomes the pressure and corrects his mistakes?
Returning to the situation, the coaching staff promised to clarify the right and wrong later, but most viewers felt more at ease because Dinh Bac immediately rushed forward to celebrate, putting his arm around Alan's neck after his teammate successfully converted the penalty. Alan also rejoiced with his teammate, they put aside the controversy just seconds before to focus on a common result. Although viewers noticed Bac's sadness after the incident, which was certainly "exaggerated" by the media, the player showed no signs of resentment, humbly telling reporters that it was "a man's thing."
The audience remained divided the following day, with some still criticizing Dinh Bac for his "star syndrome." Many defended him, however, almost no one on either side criticized how Bac handled the situation in the final step. Bac was quick to recognize the problem and made a great effort to control his resentment and ego—the typical desire to be right in an argument.
The coaching staff of Hanoi Police FC breathed a sigh of relief after the media bombarded them with questions following the match, claiming that the players in their twenties had "self-arranged" the situation to make competition "a part of football," and that "the matter will be discussed and agreed upon for future occasions."
Many fans visited the club's page and Dinh Bac's personal page, praising his "good behavior" and saying, "You've grown up, I really admire you."
The allure of Dinh Bac
The allure of Dinh Bac – that's a phrase easily encountered over the past few months, accompanied by the sheer number of clips and articles flooding social media about this player from Hanoi Police FC. Just click on a clip of Dinh Bac's goal, and the algorithm will show you endless clips, articles, and comments about him, offering countless perspectives, debates, and even speculations about his fortune.
The "popularity named Dinh Bac" also comes with a large number of spectators flocking to the stadium to "watch V-League and watch Dinh Bac play." Young fans jostle each other, calling out his name just as Dinh Bac gets out of the car or exits the stadium.
It could be said that many people are looking at Dinh Bac not just for his goals, but also for his unparalleled speed, his skillful dribbling and through passes, and especially for his many simple, powerful, and inimitable shots.
Dinh Bac's current style of play is both technically skillful and aesthetically pleasing to watch. Vietnamese football occasionally produces a player who delights people with a style that is both modern and distinctive.
That's not just a subjective opinion, but also the recognition of experts. Coach Vu Hong Viet (Nam Dinh) acknowledged Bac as "a dangerous player for opposing center-backs".
Coach Chu Đình Nghiêm (Hai Phong) affirmed that Đình Bắc is "the most talented and best player in the V-League." Former coach Văn Sỹ Sơn, who had a difficult time with Đình Bắc, also praised him. And foreign coach Polking stated that he is "happy to have Đình Bắc."
Overcoming pressure at age 21
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And because his talent was initially recognized, Dinh Bac faced even more pressure as the audience also scrutinized his personality. It wasn't just about whether he was humble and hardworking, but also whether he dared to express his professional opinions and viewpoints when necessary, how he yielded and how he competed, how he walked the red carpet and how he reacted when criticized or "attacked" by the media.
Viewers also revisited old footage to see how Bac had been disciplined, hurt, then wiped away his tears, started over, adjusted, and still managed to shine in his own way instead of panicking or withdrawing.
The young man who is skilled at finishing goals on the football field has also matured considerably in "handling the final steps" of many issues in his personality and life situations.
Bac chose to remain silent when criticized for walking the red carpet, even though he could have explained to the press that he was following instructions and had the right to attend the awards ceremony. He stayed silent and wrote a lighthearted comment on Facebook, "Shorts and a jersey suit Bac better than everyone else, don't they?" which made the audience laugh, and then he shone with a series of goals as a way of speaking about himself.
It's the way Bac always encourages everyone to stay strong and enthusiastic whenever the team is trailing; the confidence of a talented player is evident in his facial expressions and the way he waves his hands, calming the viewers as well. It's the way Bac "puts aside his arrogant childhood self" to smile more freely and diligently thank his fans.
And on the night of May 17th, the "penalty shootout" was another example of Bac showing his impulsiveness, but also knowing how to correct the mistake so that his image and that of the team would remain in the hearts of fans in a more constructive way.
At just 21 years old, and undoubtedly facing more pressure, needing to maintain his individuality and improve himself, Dinh Bac has already conveyed a story that inspires viewers with how young people rise above setbacks and youthful inexperience.
Being "too obedient" isn't necessarily a sign of true value. Balancing personality, uniqueness, and established standards requires a process of reflection and learning from past experiences. This demands significant effort from Dinh Bac, but he certainly also needs genuine recognition, encouragement, and support from his coach, teammates, and fans.
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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/khi-dinh-bac-xu-ly-buoc-cuoi-cung--20260518145405416.htm
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