In Saigon's Nguyen Hue walking streets, football fans look disappointed as Uzbekistan scores at the last minute during extra time. The entire walking street turns silent after realizing Vietnam had lost 1-2 at the AFC U23 Championship which took place in China. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Nguyen In Quang Tri, many fans can't hold back their tears. Photo by VnExpress/Hoang Tao ...In Hanoi. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Thanh Photo by VnExpress/Cuong Do Manh In Nha Trang. Photo by VnExpress/Xuan Ngoc ...and Saigon. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Nguyen "It's already amazing that we made it to the final round, but I can't help being so disappointed. For the last minute. For the whole process. But it's alright, they fought in three consecutive two-hour matches. And the weather is so terrible! So we have the right to be proud of them!", said Thanh Duc, student at Cao Thang college. Photo by VnExpress. Despite the rain, Hanoi fans stay until … [Read more...] about Football fans cry then cheer as Vietnam U23 lets crown slip through fingers to Uzbekistan
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V.League 2018 expected to be a success
The tournament this year goes with the official name of Nuti Cafe V.League 2018. In preparation for the tournament, the organisation board has upgraded football fields and increased security to ensure safety for spectators as well as players. The organisers have also set the time of the matches at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm to lure more spectators to the stadiums as well as attract viewers on television. The tournament brings together 14 clubs across the country, which will compete in 26 rounds with 182 matches, and will conclude on October 6. The champions will walk home with a prize worth VND 3 billion (US$131,730), while the runners-up receive half of that amount and the third-place team earn VND750 million (about US$33,000). Last year, Quang Nam played remarkably well to defeat title favourites such as FLC Thanh Hoa and Hanoi FC to take home the trophy for the first time. … [Read more...] about V.League 2018 expected to be a success
President hosts outgoing Saudi Arabian Ambassador
He hosted a reception in Hanoi on March 22 for the out-going ambassador who came to bid farewell to the leader. President Quang said he is glad to see positive developments in bilateral ties, and wished the two sides would continue deploying the agreements reached at the third meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee in November 2016, especially visit exchanges and trade promotion. At the reception The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia has over the year supplied an ODA of 174 million USD for 13 projects in Vietnam. It is negotiating loan agreements for projects to be carried out in the central highlands province of Dak Nong and the northern province of Yen Bai. President Quang hailed the Ambassador’s efforts in the fund’s activities and expressed his hopes that Saudi Arabia continues support for Vietnam in the future. He was delighted that the two countries have coordinated closely and supported each other at regional and international forums, … [Read more...] about President hosts outgoing Saudi Arabian Ambassador
Vietnamese club’s winning match named among top 5 in AFC Cup
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