Rogerio Alves proved his class once again as Cong An Ha Noi walked into their AFC Champions League Two opener against Beijing Guoan with plenty of questions hanging over them. Yet from the very beginning, they showed heart. Just 15 minutes in, Vitao silenced the home crowd with a sharp finish after a clever build-up on the left. It was the type of goal that told everyone this team was not here just to make up the numbers.
For the rest of the first half, the Vietnamese side stayed disciplined. They closed spaces, frustrated Beijing and even looked like they could extend their lead on the counter. Although they did not find that second goal, their energy and determination kept the game alive.
Match Summary: Beijing Guoan vs Cong An Ha Noi
Detail | Information |
Competition | AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 |
Fixture | Beijing Guoan vs Cong An Ha Noi |
Final Score | Beijing Guoan 2-2 Cong An Ha Noi |
Venue | Workers Stadium, Beijing |
Key Scorer | Rogerio Alves (73', Hanoi equalizer) |
Other Goals | Vitao 15' (Hanoi), Chi Zhongguo 49' (Beijing), Zhang Yuan 65' (Beijing) |
Highlight | Rogerio Alves rescued Hanoi with a late strike to secure a point |
Goals and Stats at a Glance
The match truly lived up to its billing as an end-to-end battle. There were strengths and weaknesses on both sides, and this is what determined the way the final outcome was. The overall goals and statistics were finally as follows:
- Cong An Ha Noi had a very early lead as 15′ Vitao scored on their behalf.
- 49’ Chi Zhongguo made it even with Beijing by a long shot.
- 65’ Zhang Yuan gave Beijing a step further following a lost ball by the keeper of Hanoi.
- 73’ Rogerio Alves leveled the match with a close-range finish
- Final Score: Beijing Guoan 2-2 Cong An Ha Noi
Key Moments:
- Rogerio Alves came on as a substitute and rescued a crucial point
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Rogerio Alves Steals the Spotlight
The turning point came late in the match when Rogerio Alves, who had been introduced as a substitute, changed the story. Hanoi had already rattled the crossbar twice and came close through Leo Artur and Dinh Bac.
Then, with less than 20 minutes left, Rogerio Alves found himself in the middle of a scramble inside the penalty box. He reacted faster than everyone else, slotting the ball home to make it 2-2.
It was a poacher’s finish, but more importantly, it was a moment that summed up Hanoi’s resilience. Rogerio Alves not only achieved a vital point for his team but also provided his team with the hope that they can play with some of the largest clubs in Asia.
His quickness and steady composure were noteworthy in a game where all was moving fast. To Hanoi fans, they will be re-playing that goal numerous times since Rogerio Alves brought hope to them during the most difficult time.
Amit Mishra’s POV
As I watched this contest, the thing that struck me was that Hanoi did not give up. They could have easily become demoralized by the mistakes, but they stood up and fought. Rogerio Alves was the clear hero, but the whole team played with grit that deserves credit.
This draw may not sound like much on paper, but away from home against a powerhouse like Beijing, it is huge. Rogerio Alves showed the quality needed to turn matches in an instant, and if he continues in this form, CAHN could surprise a lot of people in this competition.
In the end, it felt like more than just a point. It felt like a statement. And for Cong An Ha Noi, this night will be remembered as the one where Rogerio Alves stepped up and kept their dream alive.
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