Southeast Asian fans collectively mentioned Đình Bắc when CAHN was eliminated

Selangor's 2-0 win against Công an Hà Nội in Group A of the ASEAN Club Championship closed the chapter for the Vietnamese team and triggered a strong wave of debate among football fans across Southeast Asia.

Selangor's 2-0 triumph over Công an Hà Nội in Group A of the ASEAN Club Championship not only ended the Vietnamese side's campaign but also generated significant buzz among Southeast Asian football supporters.

Besides praise for Selangor, most comments focused deeply on CAHN, especially the regret that the team lacked their attacking spearhead Nguyễn Đình Bắc - the top scorer of the 2026 U23 Asian Championship at the crucial moment.

Many regional fans felt that Selangor played a very “experienced” match. The Malaysian side controlled the tempo well, pressed at the right moments, and capitalized fully on the opponent's lapses to decide the outcome.

A Malaysian supporter proudly remarked: “Selangor didn’t need to dominate the entire match; they just required two key moments to finish off CAHN”. Thai fans agreed, saying “This victory shows the composure of a team accustomed to regional pressure”.

On the other hand, CAHN’s defense was criticized. Both goals came from moments of insufficient defensive commitment, allowing Faisal Halim to comfortably handle and finish.

An Indonesian fan commented: “CAHN's defense wasn’t poor throughout, but just a few seconds of distraction was enough to be punished”. Many opinions pointed out that the defensive lapses at critical moments cost the Vietnamese side dearly.

However, the most talked-about issue after CAHN’s official elimination was their attack. On Southeast Asian forums, the name Nguyễn Đình Bắc appeared very frequently:

“If CAHN had a player who could create breakthroughs like Đình Bắc today, Selangor definitely wouldn’t have had it so easy”, wrote a Singaporean fan. Even Malaysian supporters admitted: “Đình Bắc is the kind of player who can turn the tide with just one moment; CAHN lacked exactly that type of player today”.

The regret grew stronger as many recalled Đình Bắc’s explosive performance at the U23 Asian Championship, where he scored 4 goals, provided 2 assists, and always appeared at the right time when his team needed a goal. “CAHN didn’t lack chances; they just lacked someone brave enough to shoot and make decisions like Đình Bắc”, shared a Vietnamese fan.

When CAHN officially bowed out, the reaction from Southeast Asia showed this defeat was not just about a lost match, but a reminder of the importance of individuals who can make a difference.

And in the eyes of many regional fans, Nguyễn Đình Bắc was the name CAHN missed most during their ASEAN Club Championship journey.