The Asian Football Confederation said in a post on Wednesday that Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai "took the AFC Cup by storm," and the closely-fought 3-2 victory in the first leg at Hanoi's Hang Day Stadium was where "he truly showed his full ability." Hai's 41st minute free-kick had Altyn Asyr "on their feet," it said, calling his second goal in the 61st minute "stellar." He had dribbled past three defenders to curl the ball into the net with his left foot. Substitute Nguyen Van Quyet's winning penalty kick "ensured Hanoi FC fans could go home with a smile on their face" on August 20. Vietnamese club's winning match named among top 5 in AFC Cup Hà Nội - Altyn Asyr Other dramatic combacks and thrilling and stunning performances that made the AFC's list are Kitchee SC 2-4 Wofoo Tai Po (Group I), Persija Jakarta 2-3 Ceres Negros (Group G), Al Jazeera 4-0 Al Jaish (West Asia zone semi-final second-leg), Abahani Limited Dhaka 4-3 4.25 SC (Interzone semi-final … [Read more...] about Vietnamese club’s winning match named among top 5 in AFC Cup
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Vietnam’s ruined church, Hindu temple complex among CNN’s abandoned sacred places
St. Maria Madalena Church, better known locally as the "Heart" church, is situated on a beach in Hai Hau District in the northern province of Nam Dinh. Badly damaged by coastal erosion, it has been abandoned since 1996. It was built in 1943, and used to be a part of a complex of small and large churches, but after time and nature took their toll, it is the only one standing. But even it is only a skeleton, with the inside damaged, and is now called "ruined church." When the tide is in, the church goes under a meter of water. When the tide is out, it makes an ideal backdrop for wedding photos and souvenirs to take home. The UNESCO heritage site My Son Sanctuary in the central province of Quang Nam is a complex of abandoned and partly ruined Hindu temples constructed between the 4th and 14th centuries by the Champa, a united kingdom of various groups of the ethnic Cham. "Only 25 of 70 temples survive, the rest were destroyed by U.S. bombing during the Vietnam War," CNN said. The My … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s ruined church, Hindu temple complex among CNN’s abandoned sacred places
Enjoy the festive season at Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh
Have a wonderful celebration at Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh in the festive season Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh is a breath-taking new seafront destination with a choice of accommodation and fantastic facilities for all types of stay, including family vacations and one-of-a-kind events. The 500-key property comprises of 250 rooms and suites, 118 pool villas, and 132 residences featuring up to three bedrooms. Every guest will be offered sea views. Six food and beverage outlets include a vibrant all-day restaurant and an exotic beach club, while the Swiss Village combines daytime activities such as sports courts, a fitness centre, a clubhouse, and billiard room with exhilarating nightlife including a bar, club, karaoke, casino, and a beer house. Kids can splash around in a series of swimming pools and a giant water slide park, while Cam Ranh Rope Park and climbing wall provide plenty of thrills. The Little Birds Club will keep youngsters fully entertained, while parents can soothe … [Read more...] about Enjoy the festive season at Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh
UN mulls sending international war crimes probe to Gaza
The U.N. Human Rights Council will meet Friday to decide whether to send international war crimes investigators to probe the deadly shootings of Gaza protesters by Israeli forces. The special session of the U.N.'s top rights body will consider a draft resolution calling for the council to "urgently dispatch an independent, international commission of inquiry," the U.N.'s highest level investigation. The special session comes after a month and a half of mass protests and clashes along the Gaza border, calling for Palestinian refugees to be able to return to their homes now inside Israel. The largest demonstrations coincided with the move of the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on Monday, which saw Israeli forces kill some 60 Palestinians, pushing the overall toll well over 100. Israel has justified its actions, saying they are necessary to stop mass infiltrations from the blockaded Palestinian enclave run by Islamist movement Hamas. The draft resolution discussed … [Read more...] about UN mulls sending international war crimes probe to Gaza