Southeast Asian fans are impressed after Nam Dinh's consecutive wins in the AFC Cup 2.

Nam Dinh Football Club has attracted significant attention in Southeast Asian football after their remarkable beginning in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 group stage.

After opening with a 3-1 victory over Thailand's Ratchaburi at Thien Truong Stadium, the Nam Dinh team continued to make waves by defeating Eastern AA (Hong Kong) 1-0 away, thanks to a lone goal by new signing Kristoffer Hansen in the 54th minute.

This goal came from capitalizing on a rare defensive mistake by the opposition. Goalkeeper Hung Fai and defender Leung Kwun Chung failed to coordinate, allowing Hansen to quickly steal the ball and deliver a precise shot to open the scoring. This goal not only secured all 3 points for Nam Dinh but also demonstrated the sharpness of the newly added foreign player.

Nam Dinh's impressive form quickly became a hot topic among Southeast Asian fans. Many supporters expressed surprise that a club with limited continental experience could start so perfectly.

A fan named Jang Empayang commented: “Nam Dinh's foreign players are of high quality, and the Vietnamese players are also putting in great effort.” Meanwhile, Bontol Kesar lamented the missed chance by striker Kyle Hudlin: “The 2.06m tall Kyle Hudlin was unlucky; such a clear chance hit the post.”

Not only Vietnamese and Thai fans, but spectators from various countries in the region also praised the team. A Cambodian supporter named Sopheap Dara wrote: “Honestly, I didn’t expect Nam Dinh to win both opening matches; they deserve respect.” 

Rahman Iskandar stated: “Nam Dinh played with discipline, a solid defense, and their attack capitalized on chances very well.” Even a Thai fan, Prayut Chaiwat, openly admitted: “Now I understand why Ratchaburi lost to this team in the previous match.”

Clearly, these consecutive victories not only give Nam Dinh a strong advantage in the group race but also bring pride to Vietnamese football. With a perfect 6 points, coach Vu Hong Viet’s team is well positioned to advance, while also creating a powerful ripple effect among regional supporters. If they maintain their confidence and resilience, Nam Dinh could write a fairy tale in the continental arena, something both the club’s fans and Vietnamese football followers eagerly hope for.