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Polking proud of Ha Noi’s desire to win

Polking proud of Ha Noi’s desire to win

Shanghai: Alexandre Polking was beaming with pride after Cong An Ha Noi FC produced a courageous performance to inflict a 3-2 defeat on Shanghai Port FC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Tuesday.
The head coach saw his Vietnamese side endure different phases of the match but the reaction each time to Shanghai drawing level and the determination to dig deep for the win were vital to their first win of the campaign.
#ACLElite | Shanghai Port FC (CHN) 2-3 Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE)

#ACLElite | Shanghai Port FC (CHN) 2-3 Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE)

“I’m very proud to be part of this historic moment,” said Polking. “We always believed we could earn our first points in the competition, and we came here with a clear plan against a very good team.

“We still have a lot to learn from Shanghai Port, especially in terms of professionalism and organisation. We’re taking small steps, but the whole team can be proud.

“I’m proud of how the players fought, especially in the closing stages when we had to withstand pressure and defend. Scoring three goals against a top team on their home ground is not easy.”
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Perea had given the visitors a 35th minute lead but Shanghai equalised through Prince Anpem just before half-time. Leo Artur restored Ha Noi’s lead in the 49th minute but once again Shanghai drew parity via a sublime Miguel Campos free-kick before Perea struck again to confirm the victory.
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Shanghai head coach Kevin Muscat took responsibility for the defeat, saying conceding three goals was a bitter pill to swallow.

“We’re very disappointed with the result,” said the Australian. “The team had been in good form and on a long unbeaten run, so this defeat is hard to accept.”

“As head coach, I take responsibility for the defeat. The players did everything asked of them, fought hard and produced some excellent football at times. We’ll analyse the goals we conceded and work to regain our confidence.”

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