Bangkok, 2 December 2025 – Ahead of a crucial showdown at Thunder Castle on December 3, coach Alexandre Polking affirmed that Hanoi Police FC must defeat Buriram United to keep control of their semi-final hopes, warning that the match will be as intense as a final with both teams facing elimination risks.
Coach Alexandre Polking has set a clear and bold objective before Hanoi Police FC’s decisive clash against Buriram United in the ASEAN Champions League. The Vietnam capital side will travel to Thunder Castle Stadium for the Group Stage encounter at 19:00 on December 3, knowing that defeat would leave them with almost no chance of progressing.
The match carries massive significance for both clubs. Entering this fixture, Hanoi Police FC and Buriram United are in a situation where neither team can afford to drop points. Any loss would put the losing side on the brink of elimination, while even a draw could severely damage the hopes of both teams in the race for the semi-finals.
Sharing his thoughts before the high-stakes encounter, coach Polking stressed the importance of total concentration: “Both teams cannot afford to lose. This match will be as intense as a final, and the result may be decided by the smallest details. We need 100% focus. What makes this matchup truly exciting is knowing that one of the two sides will almost certainly lose their chance to advance once the match ends.”
Goalkeeper Nguyen Filip echoed the coach’s determination, affirming that the away side will not settle for anything less than three points. “Hanoi Police FC are aiming for a win to keep our destiny in our own hands,” he stated confidently.
On the opposite side, Buriram United also enter the match with their backs to the wall. Head coach Mark Jackson and forward Suphanat Mueanta emphasised that the Thai champions fully understand the urgency of the situation. Both affirmed the defending ASEAN Champions League winners must defeat Hanoi Police FC to remain in control of their semi-final path.
With both clubs in must-win scenarios, the stage is set for an electrifying confrontation in Buriram. The match promises high intensity, emotional swings, and tactical battles, as Hanoi Police FC aim not only for three points but also to push Buriram United to the brink of becoming former champions in the continental competition.
Thanh Tung
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