Vietnam U23 midfielder speaks from the heart before the most crucial match of his career

Xuan Bac declares his commitment alongside PVF CAND to play their best in the playoff match in order to remain in the V-League.

After an emotional final round of the season, PVF-CAND officially secured a spot in the playoff for a chance to compete in the 2026/27 V.League. Their opponent, under the guidance of PVF-CAND's head coach, will be Bắc Ninh FC, an ambitious team from the First Division. The decisive match is scheduled for June 12 at Hà Tĩnh Stadium, promising a tense and emotional showdown as both sides aim for a place in Vietnam's top-flight football league.

One of the standout contributors who helped PVF-CAND through a difficult period is young midfielder Xuân Bắc. Sharing his thoughts after the team qualified for the playoff, the 2003-born player could not hide his joy and pride. He stated that the entire squad endured a challenging season, but through unity and strong determination, the players fought together to keep their V.League hopes alive.

“Honestly, right now I am very happy. The whole team has worked hard, made efforts, and fought resiliently to earn the chance to take part in the playoff,” Xuân Bắc shared. According to the young midfielder, before the do-or-die match against Sông Lam Nghệ An in the final round, the team was determined to play with nothing to lose. The players focused entirely on their tasks rather than thinking about possible scenarios ahead.

Although they have just achieved their immediate goal, Xuân Bắc believes PVF-CAND still faces a huge challenge ahead. Bắc Ninh FC is considered a strong opponent with quality players and systematic investment. Therefore, he and his teammates understand that they need to maintain focus and put in even more effort if they want to win the upcoming crucial match.

The midfielder born in 2003 affirmed that the team’s biggest goal right now is to keep their spot in the V.League. “Our highest objective is to help the team stay in the V.League,” Xuân Bắc emphasized. He also thanked the fans for their continuous support and encouragement throughout the season and hopes to receive their backing in the playoff match.

After a challenging debut season in the V.League, PVF-CAND has shown great potential thanks to several talented young players who have represented national teams at various levels, such as Thanh Nhàn, Xuân Bắc, and Lý Đức. The experience gained from competing at the highest level will serve as valuable preparation for the team as they step into a life-or-death battle against Bắc Ninh FC, where they will give their all to achieve the goal of staying in the V.League.