Those Vietnam fans who think that the comfortable 2-0 win over Malaysia in the group stage of the 2018 AFF Cup means that the two-legged final against the same opposition will yield a similar result should be careful. Fans from Vietnam and Malaysia cheer on their teams during the Suzuki Cup tournament. (Photos: AFP) Malaysia lost the opening game of the 2010 tournament 5-1 to Indonesia yet beat the same opposition 4-2 on aggregate to lift the trophy for the first, and to date only, time. There are always warnings to be found in history. This week, with the first leg in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday and the second in Hanoi on Saturday, is about history. It is about the chance for two passionate football nations to rule Southeast Asia for a second time and for two sets of players to put themselves into the history books. The two coaches certainly can. Vietnam coach Park Hang-seo can earn himself legendary status. Never mind books, the boss of the Golden Stars is going to be a … [Read more...] about Malaysia and Vietnam ready for fitting Suzuki Cup finale
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National squad have first training session in Bacolod, targeting a win in semis first leg
>>> Vietnam Airlines adds extra flight to Philippines for football fans >>> National men’s football team enters FIFA’s top 100 >>> [INFOGRAPHIC] Vietnam vs Philippines 2018 AFF Cup Semifinal Despite having to play away, the team are confident in heading towards a win in their next important clash. According to the Vietnam Football Federation, coach Hang-seo only allowed the media to be active within the first 20 minutes of the training. Apart from professional issues, the Korean strategist wants his players to limit their contact to the media to have their maximum concentration on the pitch. For the practice yesterday, the squad was arranged to train in the best field in Bacolod, about 20-minute drive from the team’s hotel. It is also the main training ground of the leading club in the Philippines - Ceres Negros – formerly the AFC Cup opponents of multiple players of Hanoi FC who are currently present in the national team, including … [Read more...] about National squad have first training session in Bacolod, targeting a win in semis first leg
Three Vietnamese players chosen in Fox Sports’ all-star team
Vietnamese midfielder Nguyễn Quang Hải. – Photo thethaovietnam.vnViet Nam News Asian Games HÀ NỘI — Fox Sports Asia has selected its team of the tournament from the recently-concluded Asian Games 2018 (ASIAD), and three Vietnamese players have made the line-up. They are right back Vũ Văn Thanh, centre back Bùi Tiến Dũng and central midfielder Nguyễn Quang Hải. Widely regarded as one of Southeast Asian’s brightest prospects following some brilliant displays as an attacker, Hải’s development continued at the Asian Games as he was deployed in a traditional central midfield role. He not only adapted well to an unfamiliar role but even outperformed Việt Nam’s usual midfield general Lương Xuân Trường, although his campaign ended on a sour note as he missed a costly penalty in the bronze medal playoff against the United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Three Vietnamese players chosen in Fox Sports’ all-star team
Google’s ‘Reserve’ tool winning converts, taking search to next level
Alphabet Inc’s Google is drawing thousands of new customers to gyms and salons each month through an appointment-booking tool released last year, Reuters has learned, a quiet step in the company’s transition to the next generation of search. The service, known as Reserve with Google, spares users the phone calls, online searching and form filling typically associated with appointments. Say you want a massage at 5 p.m. someplace within a half-mile of work. Google.com/maps/reserve displays openings at nearby businesses and allows users to book, and even pay, without having to call or visit another website. Google declined to comment on performance of the tool, which it launched last March. But in interviews with Reuters, seven software firms that supply schedule data to Google described the volume as significant, with as much as 75 percent of bookings representing new customers. Consumers like the convenience. Business owners say the tool is putting their names … [Read more...] about Google’s ‘Reserve’ tool winning converts, taking search to next level