Vietnam beats Syria 1-0 to enter semi-final. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s Olympic football team received plaudits from international media after creating football history for the second time this year. Beating Syria 1-0 in the Asian Games (ASIAD) 2018 quarterfinal on August 27, the team secured a spot in the men’s semi-final. “They have done it again”, Fox Sports Asia posted on its Facebook page minutes after Vietnam’s win over the Middle East country. On its website, Fox Sports Asia complimented Nguyen Van Toan’s goal while extolling a long ball from defender Bui Tien Dung which gave Nguyen Anh Duc a glorious chance. Although Duc’s deft flick came back off the bar, substitute Toan “was perfectly placed to finish into the unguarded net”. It also said that taking on the Republic of Korea (RoK), who had 14 goals in four games, is another “tough test” awaiting Park Hang-seo’s team. Headlined … [Read more...] about ASIAD 2018: Vietnam’s Olympic squad makes international headlines
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PM congratulates VN’s Olympic football team
10:34 | 28/08/2018 VGP – PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has applauded and conveyed congratulations to head coach Park Hang-seo and Viet Nam’s Olympic football team on its winning over Syria, expecting that the team will continue winning the next match. The only goal was scored in the 108th minute by Van Toan (number 8) Viet Nam’s Olympic football team defeated Syria 1-0 in the quarterfinal match of the ongoing Asian Games 2018 (ASIAD) in Indonesia on August 27. The only goal was scored in the 108th minute by Van Toan (number 8). Viet Nam will meet the Republic of Korea in the semifinals at 4 p.m. on August 29. This is the first time Viet Nam has entered the semifinals of an ASIAD. By Thuy Dung … [Read more...] about PM congratulates VN’s Olympic football team
Asian media praises Vietnam Olympic football team
Vietnam Olympic football team (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Olympic football team is being heaped with encouragement and applause, especially from Southeast Asia’s media, before the quarterfinals at the ongoing Asian Games (ASIAD) 2018, where the team will face Syrian rivals. Bangkok Post quoted Malaysian assistant coach Brad Moloney as saying that the impressive performances of Southeast Asian sides, with Vietnam already in the quarter-finals, suggest that the once-massive gap between ASEAN and Asia's elite is being narrowed. "I believe the potential is starting to be realised, particularly after Vietnam's heroics at the AFC U23 in January and several good results from ASEAN nations since," Maloney said. Meanwhile, head coach of the Malaysian Olympic team Ong Kim Swee also praised U23 Vietnam, expressing the hope that the team will continue to be the flagship of Southeast Asian football. SINA newspaper of China highly praised the success … [Read more...] about Asian media praises Vietnam Olympic football team
Vietnamese Olympic team ready to take match to Syria
The Vietnamese players train hard to make sure they are fully prepared for their match against Syria on August 27. There is a positive and energetic atmosphere among the whole squad. Head coach Park Hang Seo and the coaching staff talk to the players about training and tactics. According to head coach Park Hang Seo, the team have been training with conviction and are ready to secure a good result against Syria. The training session is held in secret and reporters are only allowed to observe the goings on for the first 30 minutes. The first half-hour is set aside for light exercise to ensure the tactical plan is a surprise for their opponents. Goalkeepers Tien Dung and Van Hoang take individual training as usual. After light exercise, players begin their more intensive training. Dinh Trong has only recently returned to full training but pulled up midway through the session with another injury complaint. In a recent interview with reporters, head coach Park Hang Seo said he … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Olympic team ready to take match to Syria
Asian media applaud Vietnam Olympic team, coach
Head coach Park Hang-seo of Vietnam Olympic team. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – All eyes in Southeast Asia are on the Vietnam Olympic team, who has earned a quarterfinal debut at the Asian Games (ASIAD) 2018 with a historic victory over Bahrain two days ago. Vietnam is the only in Southeast Asia reaching to the quarterfinals of the ASIAD 2018 which is underway in Indonesia after the host country was eliminated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the penalty shootout and Malaysia lost 0 – 1 to Japan. It is the first time in the history Vietnam has named itself among the top eight men’s football squads at the ASIAD, following its surprising rise in January at the AFC U23 football cup by advancing to the finals also for the first time. Behind Vietnam’s rise as a giant-killer at the ASIAD is head coach Park Hang-seo from the Republic of Korea who has been given big applause by international media, including those from his home country. The RoK’s Chosun … [Read more...] about Asian media applaud Vietnam Olympic team, coach