AFC honours Dinh Bac after outstanding performance against UAE
VOV.VN - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has named Nguyen Dinh Bac as Man of the Match in the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 quarter-final between Vietnam U23 and UAE U23, recognizing one of the most impressive individual performances of the tournament so far.
Coming on in the 34th minute to replace the injured Viktor Le, Dinh Bac quickly emerged as the focal point of Vietnam’s attack. Just six minutes later, the 2004-born forward produced a powerful run, beat his marker and delivered a precise low cross for Le Phat to open the scoring.
Dinh Bac continued to make his presence felt after the break. In the 61st minute, he headed the ball back across goal with finesse to restore Vietnam’s lead at 2-1.
Statistics from Flashscore underlined his influence on the game. Dinh Bac scored once, provided an assist, completed 81% of his passes, created two clear chances, and recorded a perfect success rate in tackles and aerial duels, reflecting his central role in a fiercely contested match.
Although UAE U23 twice drew level, Vietnam U23 showed composure and resilience in extra time. Minh Phuc’s decisive strike in the 101st minute sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory, with Dinh Bac standing out as a symbol of the fighting spirit and belief driving head coach Kim Sang Sik’s side on their continental campaign.
Vietnam U23 in line for major prize money at AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026
VOV.VN - Vietnam U23 are in line for major prize money at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 after completing the group stage with a perfect record and securing a place in the quarter-finals.
