Quang Hải and Đình Bắc score, CAHN takes a big step toward the AFC Cup 2 quarterfinals

CAHN club earned a 4-0 win against Tampines Rovers with two goals from Quang Hải, plus strikes by China and Đình Bắc, putting them in a strong position for the ACL Two quarterfinals.

CAHN dominated with a convincing 4-0 win over Tampines Rovers, putting one foot in the ACL Two quarterfinals. The highlight was Quang Hải’s brace and the young talent Đình Bắc’s goal sealing the victory late in the game.

Tampines started proactively, creating a good game flow in the first 10 minutes, even firing early shots that made the home defense alert. However, after this period, CAHN quickly tightened their formation, regained control, and dominated the rest of the first half.

The turning point came in the 24th minute when Leo Artur unleashed a powerful long-range shot forcing the opposing goalkeeper to parry, allowing Quang Hải to follow up and open the scoring. Just 3 minutes later, midfielder number 19 struck again. From a right-wing counterattack, Alan crossed for Leo Artur to set a screen, enabling Quang Hải to slip past a defender and calmly finish with a precise angled shot, completing his brace.

In the 36th minute, CAHN’s pressure resulted in the third goal. Leo Artur’s long shot caused confusion in Tampines’ defense, and China quickly capitalized on the rebound to score, ending the first half with a large lead for the hosts.

In the second half, CAHN slowed the pace and gave opportunities to several young players. Đình Bắc, Văn Đô, and other newcomers brought energy and speed to the attack. After missing a few chances, in stoppage time, Đình Bắc confidently maneuvered inside the box, shook off a defender, and neatly finished to seal the 4-0 win.

This result puts CAHN one step away from the ACL Two quarterfinals before the second leg on February 18 at Tampines Rovers’ Jalan Besar stadium.

Full-time: CAHN 4-0 Tampines Rovers.

90'+3: GOAL!!!!!! ĐÌNH BẮC SCORES

Đình Bắc received the ball inside the box, twisted to evade a Tampines defender, and his shot slammed into the corner of the net. CAHN leads 4-0.

87': MISS

Đình Bắc pulled the ball back before chipping it to Văn Đô breaking down the flank, but Văn Đô’s shot at a tight angle was saved by the goalkeeper.

80': SO CLOSE!!!!!! UNFORTUNATE FOR ĐÌNH BẮC

Đình Bắc confidently dribbled near the center before shooting with his right foot, but the ball went just wide of the post.

76': NO LUCK

Văn Đô broke free on the right wing but his high cross was too deep. Alan kept possession and passed back, but Việt Anh’s shot missed the target.

74': MINH PHÚC ENTERS THE FIELD

Minh Phúc was subbed in replacing Cao Pendant Quang Vinh.

64': ĐÌNH BẮC SUBSTITUTED IN

Đình Bắc and Văn Đô came on for Quang Hải and China.

61': OFFSIDE

Vitao passed to Leo Artur who sprinted down the left flank. His cross reached Alan who headed it against the post, but the play was ruled offside.

57': MISS

Buhagiar skillfully dribbled near the goal, facing Nguyễn Filip, but his final shot soared over the bar.

50': NGUYỄN FILIP ALERT

Nguyễn Filip made a timely intervention to clear danger for CAHN. The pace in the second half has intensified.

47': DANGER AVERTED

Early in the second half, Tampines players launched a dangerous attack inside CAHN’s box but failed to convert.

36': 3-0 FOR THE HOME TEAM

Leo Artur took advantage of a shaky clearance to fire a long-range shot from midfield. The ball deflected off Yamashita’s head but stayed in play. While Tampines players hesitated, China rushed in quickly. Though his first shot was saved, he followed up immediately with a rebound that the goalkeeper couldn’t stop.

Tampines’ defense appeared shaky even before the first half ended.

30': HOME TEAM ENERGIZED

From a cross by Bùi Hoàng Việt Anh, China headed a dangerous ball that narrowly missed the post.

27': 2-0 FOR CAHN!!!! AGAIN BY QUANG HẢI

Quang Hải received a pass from Leo Artur and calmly struck to increase the lead to 2-0.

24': GOAL!!!!! QUANG HẢI

Leo Artur unleashed a fierce long-range shot that the Tampines goalkeeper parried, but Quang Hải’s follow-up finish was unstoppable.

23': DENIED

When CAHN pressed, Tampines quickly retreated to defend, preventing any clear chances.

21': DENIED

Leo Artur delivered a cross for a teammate’s header, but Higashikawa tracked back well to block.

12': DANGEROUS

CAHN gradually regained control; Vitao had a chance to shoot but missed.

10': DENIED

CAHN had their first shooting opportunity. Mauk crossed from the right to Quang Hải, who immediately fired a left-footed shot but was blocked by the opposing defender.

8': OPPONENT TAKING INITIATIVE

Tampines Rovers controlled possession better than the home side.

4': CONFIDENT VISITORS

Tampines Rovers started very differently from their previous match. Koya Kazama attempted the first shot, but it lacked accuracy.

1': Kickoff

Starting lineups

What time is CAHN vs Tampines Rovers, and where to watch live?

• Time: 7:15 PM, February 11
• Venue: Hàng Đẫy Stadium, Hanoi
• Tournament: AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 Round of 16
• Live on: K+

For viewers’ convenience, we will update detailed match progress and results of CAHN vs Tampines Rovers in this article.

Some key information before the CAHN vs Tampines Rovers match

CAHN will face Tampines Rovers again in the Round of 16 in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 with a very different context from their last encounter. Although CAHN won 6-1 in the Shopee Cup, that result didn’t reflect the true strength as Tampines Rovers fielded a weakened squad and the match was merely procedural.

In reality, the Singaporean side has shown strong form on the continental stage. Tampines Rovers remain unbeaten in all 6 group matches of ACL Two, with 5 wins and 1 draw, including a win and a draw against Pohang Steelers. Their balanced, well-organized play, scoring 16 goals and conceding only 4, suggests they will pose significant challenges to CAHN.

On the home side, Coach Polking acknowledged that Tampines Rovers will make adjustments after their previous loss and noted that CAHN has thoroughly analyzed their opponent’s strengths to maintain their playing style developed over the past year. Vietnam’s representative also received good news with Đoàn Văn Hậu returning from injury, strengthening squad depth.

Given the knockout nature and the desire to gain an advantage before the second leg, both teams are likely to start cautiously. CAHN has home advantage, while Tampines Rovers bring stable form and international experience. The first leg is expected to be tense and unlikely to repeat the one-sided 6-1 outcome.

Expected lineups for CAHN vs Tampines Rovers

• CAHN: Nguyễn Filip, Văn Đô, Hugo Gomes, Đình Trọng, Pendant Quang Vinh, China, Mauk, Adou, Vitao, Alan, Quang Hải.
• Tampines Rovers: Buhari, Yoshimoto, Dylan Fox, Yamashita, Shahiran, Sumi, Buhagiar, Joel Chew, Kazama, Glenn Kweh, Higashikawa.