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This is a remarkable end for Vietnam as the majority of the team were infected with Covid-19 before the tournament took place in India on January 20. On February 6, Vietnam defeated Chinese Taipei 2-1 in the Women’s Asian Cup playoffs to attend the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 for the first time. FIFA praises the Vietnam team. The opening goal from Chuong Thi Kieu at the 6th minute and Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy’s goal at the 56th minute increased the Vietnamese team’s lead in the match that Vietnam enjoyed the bulk of the possession (61%) and put pressure early on Chinese Taipei. Vietnam played for the most part of the game in the belting sun and humidity in Mumbai, India. “An aggressive Vietnam side left little room for Taipei to relax in a physically and vocally charged encounter that found players constantly reaching for a wet towel to deal with the conditions,” The Hindu reported. “Vietnam were undaunted and pushed forward with their positive play rewarded … [Read more...] about Vietnam book place in Women World Cup for first time

"A key component of the Viettel FC side and a regular for the Vietnam national team, Nguyen Hoang Duc has been among the most talked-about players in the Southeast Asian country in recent years and is set to grace AFC Cup for the first time," AFC wrote. The 24-year-old has been one of the most prominent talents of Vietnam since his breakthrough in 2019, when he made his debut for the national team. Duc quickly became a key player on the team and a regular starter during World Cup qualifiers last year. "A midfielder with an eye for a goal, Hoang Duc helped Viettel secure the V. League title in 2020 and subsequently appeared in their maiden AFC Champions League campaign a year later, where he scored their first-ever goal in the competition, in what proved their first-ever win," AFC added. (From L) Boris Kopitovic, Keo Sokpheng, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Ronald Ngah and Ilija Spasojevic, five notable ASEAN players in AFC Cup according to AFC. Photo by AFC On AFC's list, there … [Read more...] about Vietnamese star midfielder among ones to watch in AFC Cup

"Hai's new destination is a humble club in a small city in France. It was Hai's decision to move here. The salary is not that high but his playing time is guaranteed. Hai is really happy with this choice because he will get to play regularly. It's a small club but Hai feels appreciated there," agent Nguyen Dac Van told VnExpress on Friday. Nguyen Quang Hai takes a photo in France in early June 2022. Photo courtesy of Nguyen Quang Hai Quang Hai, 25, is a contemporary star of Vietnamese football. National coach Park Hang-seo called him the best attacking midfielder in Vietnam. In six professional seasons with Hanoi FC, he played 126 matches, scored 35 goals and won every domestic title including V. League, National Cup, Super Cup and Vietnam Golden Ball in 2018. Hai also played an important role in Vietnam winning second place at the 2018 AFC U23 Championship, the 2018 AFF Cup title, SEA Games 30 and Vietnam's journey to the final round of the 2022 World Cup … [Read more...] about Superstar midfielder happy with new club in France

Under immense pressure from home fans, Khuat Van Khang (10) and teammates managed to contain Indonesia. — Photo AFF BEKASI - The Vietnam U19 national football team started their 2022 AFF U19 Championships with a goalless draw against Indonesia in Bekasi on Saturday. Most players of the Vietnam U19s are not used to playing in front of a large crowd. Their local U19s tournament only has around 40 spectators, compared to the 40,000 roaring Indonesians at the Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium. Indonesia, in preparation for the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup next summer when they will be the hosts, have their national team coach Shin Tae-yong take charge of the young U19 squad, which featured up-and-coming stars such as Ronaldo Kwateh. Vietnam on the other hand, only have two players who played in last month's AFC U23 Asian Cup campaign: Khuat Van Khang and Nguyen Van Truong. An overtly aggressive Indonesian side got going from the start, but Vietnam did not falter and had many dangerous … [Read more...] about Vietnam U19s held to goalless draw by hosts Indonesia