Dinh Bac awaits a major title alongside CAHN Club

Hanoi Police are nearing the V-League 2025/26 championship following the events of round 17. With direct competitors such as The Cong Viettel and Hanoi FC faltering, Dinh Bac and his comrades are now just counting down to their crowning moment.

There's no need to wait until the season's end; people are already talking about the dayHanoi Policewill lift the trophy. After round 17 of V-League 2025/26, the gap between Coach Alexandre Polking's squad and the rest is not just in points but also in terms of composure, form, and competitive mentality.

And in their swift journey to the finish line, Dinh Bac spoke up at the perfect moment. The 22-year-old forward was not the main scorer from the start of the season. He only scored 2 goals in 15 matches, a modest number compared to expectations.

But football always has decisive moments, and this young forward chose the right time to shine.

When the primary goal-scorer Alan Grafite was repeatedly absent due to injury,Dinh Bacfilled the void with his energy, desire, and effectiveness. That is precisely the hallmark of a championship-winning team, always having someone who knows how to step up when needed.

However, it would be an oversight to only discuss Hanoi Police without mentioning the decline of their competitors. The teams from the Capital themselves are helping "clear the path" for Hanoi Police to advance towards the throne.

The Cong Viettel, considered the biggest rival, disappointed at precisely the critical moment. The 1-1 draw against Song Lam Nghe An at Vinh stadium was akin to a defeat. It was a match Coach Velizar Popov needed to win to maintain pressure, but he failed, contributing to his frustration.

The larger issue lies in psychology. When the gap with the top team widened to 9 points, The Cong Viettel not only lost in points but also bore heavy pressure. In the long-distance race, it's clear The Cong Viettel is losing steam. Ninh Binh, despite defeating HAGL to hold firm at 3rd place, having 13 points less than Hanoi Police shows this club's capabilities are still limited.

Hanoi FC even pushed themselves into a desperate situation by losing to Hai Phong at Lach Tray. That defeat almost marks the end of their championship ambition. With 27 points after 17 rounds, trailing Hanoi Police by 17 points, Mr. Hien's team has little opportunity to reverse the situation with only 9 rounds left in the season.

The irony is that Hanoi FC once held the record for an early championship by 5 rounds in the 2018 season. But now, this most tradition-rich V-League club faces the risk of Hanoi Police overthrowing that record. A symbolic reversal, clearly reflecting the shift of power in V-League.

As the contenders successively faltered, Dinh Bac and his Hanoi Police teammates became even more composed.

Nevertheless, Dinh Bac also stated that he and the team are highly focused on the remaining 9 matches. By maintaining concentration and playing with their inherent form, Hanoi Police could ascend to the V-League summit for the second time, as they did in 2023.

If that happens, 2026 will be a brilliant year for the striker born in 2004, with a series of titles coming his way.