Coach Phung Thanh Phương praises overseas Vietnamese goalkeeper lavishly.

Coach Phung Thanh Phương commended Patrik Lê Giang extensively following Công an TP.HCM's 2025/26 National Cup championship.

The 2025/26 National Cup title of Công an TP.HCM Club is not only the result of a united team but also bears the strong imprint of goalkeeper Patrik Lê Giang. After a 2-1 win over Ninh Bình in the final, Coach Phung Thanh Phương reserved special praise for the captain of Vietnamese-Slovak heritage, a key contributor to the city team's successful season.

After the final whistle, joy was evident on the faces of the coaching staff and players of Công an TP.HCM. For head coach Phung Thanh Phương, this title holds great significance as it marks the return of TP.HCM football to the map of Vietnamese football. "My emotions are truly overwhelming. The coaching staff and players have accomplished what the club's leadership instructed and entrusted us with, motivating the entire team throughout this season."

He emphasized that finishing 5th in the V-League alongside winning the National Cup is a crucial foundation for the team's upcoming journey. Coach Phung Thanh Phương also acknowledged the contributions of his predecessor Lê Huỳnh Đức in building playing style and team spirit. According to the 1978-born strategist, this championship is the collective achievement of the whole team after a persistent effort.

In that journey, Patrik Lê Giang is regarded as one of the most outstanding figures. Assessing the captain of Công an TP.HCM, Coach Phung Thanh Phương stated: "Not only in this match but throughout the past three seasons, Patrik Lê Giang has shown himself to be a very professional player, a spiritual pillar for Công an TP.HCM in this season as well as previous ones."

The coach of Công an TP.HCM continued to heap compliments on the overseas Vietnamese goalkeeper as he stressed: "He is a source of motivation and a shield for the team. Patrik Lê Giang was effective and outstanding in the National Cup final." The crucial saves by the 1992-born goalkeeper helped secure the team's result in the decisive match.

Patrik Lê Giang himself could not hide his emotions after his first title with Công an TP.HCM. Unlike the 2023 V-League win with CAHN, where he had limited playing opportunities, this time he played an irreplaceable key role. The tears after the match are testament to the persistent journey of the overseas Vietnamese goalkeeper, who is becoming a new symbol in the success of TP.HCM football.