Nguyen Cong Phuong (No. 10) and other players celebrate after Phuong scored an equalizer for Vietnam in the second half of the match against Jordan on January 20 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam advanced to the quarterfinals of the ongoing football tourney AFC Asian Cup 2019 with pride after a breath-taking shootout with Jordan in the evening of January 20 in the United Arab Emirates. The two sides finished the official 90 minutes of the match with a 1-1 draw, in which Vietnam conceded a goal in the first half and gradually scored an equalizer in the second. The match saw Vietnam’s dominance with more possession (58 percent – 42 percent), shots (18-8), shots on target (7-3) and even corners (8-0). The excellent performance by Vietnamese players won praises from commentators of famous sports media like Fox Sports. Into the extra times, the two sides played cautiously but by no means dully although the players’ health went down considerably. The two … [Read more...] about Vietnam advance to AFC Asian Cup 2019 quarterfinals
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A bigger challenge: Vietnam’s schedule for AFC Asian Cup 2019
Vietnamese fans eagerly await good games from their men’s football team at the AFC Asian Cup 2019 held in United Arab Emirates (UAE) from January 5 to February 1. Vietnam will compete at the AFC Asian Cup 2018 as the Southeast Asian champions. Photo by VnExpress/Duc Dong For this tournament, coach Park Hang-seo has rung in a few changes in the 23-man squad, leaving out some AFF Cup heroes including forward Nguyen Anh Duc and midfielder Nguyen Van Quyet. He has added younger faces in their stead. The Vietnamese team’s best Asian Cup outing was in 2007, when they reached the quarterfinals. For the first time, the Asian Cup tournament will be contested by 24 teams, having been expanded from the 16-team format that was used from 2004 to 2015. Under the new format, six groups of four teams each will contest the first stage, followed by a knockout stage of 16 teams. Australia are the defending champions, having won the previous competition in … [Read more...] about A bigger challenge: Vietnam’s schedule for AFC Asian Cup 2019
Vietnam Football Team leaves for AFC Asian Cup 2019 in Qatar
Vietnamese players will arrive in Doha (Qatar) at 18pm (local time). Vietnam is listed in Group D with Iran, Irag and Yemen. Many fans flocked to Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) this morning to see Vietnamese players off: Photos were shot at Noi Bai International Airport: BICH QUYEN -Translated by Thanh Tran Tags: Vietnam Football Team leaves for AFC Asian Cup 2019 in Qatar … [Read more...] about Vietnam Football Team leaves for AFC Asian Cup 2019 in Qatar
Fox Sports: Quang Hai among biggest stars at AFC Asian Cup 2019
Neil Etheridge (Philippines) According to the website, Cardiff goalkeeper Neil Etheridge of the Philippines is one of the biggest names to be competing in the upcoming tournament. Mathew Leckie (Australia) Mathew Leckie is currently playing club football for Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin where he has so far scored seven goals in 32 appearances. Yuya Osako (Japan) “The forward plays for Werder Bremen in Germany and has been impressive so far in his tenure with 14 appearances and three goals”, Fox Sports states. Chanathip Songkrasin (Thailand) Chanathip Songkrasin won the Most Valuable Player award for J1 side Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. Quang Hai (Vietnam) Fox Sports believes that despite his young age, Hai showcased excellent talent and maturity beyond his age as he led the Golden Dragons to glory in the AFF Suzuki Cup. Son Heung-min (the Republic of Korea) “Still a young player but definitely established in his own right, a strong South Korean squad anchored by … [Read more...] about Fox Sports: Quang Hai among biggest stars at AFC Asian Cup 2019
Hậu among five U-21 stars to shine at AFC Asian Cup 2019
Vietnamese defender Đoàn Văn Hậu. — Photo foxsportsasia.comViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese defender Đoàn Văn Hậu is named among five U-21 stars predicted to play well in the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2019 by the foxsportsasia.com. Hậu, who has won the best young male footballer of the country, was an integral part of Việt Nam’s squad that lifted the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup trophy. The young full-back made seven starts, including in both legs of the final, and also provided one assist. “Just 19 years old, Hậu has already cemented his spot in Hà Nội’s defence, winning the league this past season, and has earned 10 national caps as well. Việt Nam had one of the youngest squads in the Suzuki Cup, and that is set to continue in the Asian Cup as well, with coach Park Hang-seo’s focus on youth,” the website wrote. Besides Hậu, the website also named … [Read more...] about Hậu among five U-21 stars to shine at AFC Asian Cup 2019