"The players have tried their best and I appreciated them for that. But from now on, the team will have to improve to play the next two matches. We are only one match away from the final. We will give our best and focus fully for the semifinals," Park said after Vietnam win 2-0 against Timor Leste in the last game of group A on Sunday. This win got Vietnam 10 points after four games and put them on top of group A. On Monday, the opponent of Vietnam in the semifinals will be revealed and they will face either Thailand or Malaysia. "I have only watched their games on video and I’ll need more time to analyze the collected data. Nonetheless, the team will have the best preparation to face any team next. No matter the opponent, we will still play with the spirit of a brave warrior, ready to fight and win," he said. For Timor Leste coach Fabio Magrao, he wished Vietnam success on qualifying for the 2026 or 2030 World Cup. But coach Park said it’s too soon to talk about four or eight … [Read more...] about Vietnam ready to defeat any opponent in semifinals: coach Park
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SEA Games: Vietnam advance to semi-finals as Group A winners
Vietnam comfortably beat Timor Leste 2-0 at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho Province on the evening of May 15 to progress into the semi-finals of the 31st SEA Games men’s football event as the Group A winners. Nguyen Van Tung and Ho Thanh Minh were on target after the break as Park Hang-seo’s troops concluded their group-stage campagin at the top with 10 points, one clear of Indonesia. Indonesia’s 3-1 victory over Myanmar earlier on Sunday not only sent coach Shin Tae-yong’s side through to the last four, but also helped Vietnam book a semi-final place regardless of the result of their match against bottom-placed Timor Leste. Given that fact, coach Park Hang-seo decided to rest some key players, including Nguyen Hoang Duc, Nguyen Tien Linh and Do Hung Dung, on the bench and gave the opportunity to the irregular ones. With Timor Leste being the minnows, it came as little surprise when Vietnam promptly took control of the match right after the first whistle. The hosts threatened to … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Vietnam advance to semi-finals as Group A winners
SEA Games 31: Vietnam end group stage without conceding goals
Vietnam advanced to semi-finals with all four winning matches. Vietnam continued winning in the fourth and final match of the group stage at SEA Games 31 by a 2-0 win against Timor Leste at Viet Tri Stadium, north of Hanoi on May 15, securing the first place in Group A with 10 points. Vietnam U23 players celebrate goals in match against Timor Leste on May 15. Photo: Anh Khoa The home team’s goals were scored by Van Tung, 53’, and Thanh Minh, 65. In all four matches of the group stage, the team was unable to score in the first half. In this game, Vietnam had fewer chances and more false passes than in the previous matches as Coach Park Hang-seo kept good footballers, including three overage players Hoang Duc, Tien Linh, and Captain Hung Dung for substitution. The South Korean tactician sent new faces to the match. “The players gave their best, and I am grateful to them for that. But from now on, the team has to improve its organization to be able to play … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam end group stage without conceding goals
SEA Games 31: Vietnam end group stage without conceding a goal
Vietnam advanced to semi-finals with all four winning matches. Vietnam continued winning in the fourth and final match of the group stage at SEA Games 31 by a 2-0 win against Timor Leste at Viet Tri Stadium, north of Hanoi on May 15, securing the first place in Group A with 10 points without conceding a goal. Vietnam U23 players celebrate goals in match against Timor Leste on May 15. Photo: Anh Khoa The home team’s goals were scored by Van Tung, 53’, and Thanh Minh, 65. In all four matches of the group stage, the team were unable to score in the first half. In this game, Vietnam had fewer chances and more false passes than in the previous matches as Coach Park Hang-seo kept good footballers, including three overage players Hoang Duc, Tien Linh, and Captain Hung Dung for substitution. The South Korean tactician sent new faces to the match. “The players gave their best, and I am grateful to them for that. But from now on, the team have to improve its … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam end group stage without conceding a goal
Vietnam edge past Myanmar to climb to top of Group A
Vietnam narrowly beat Myanmar 1-0 at Viet Tri Stadium on the evening of May 13 to climb to the top spot of Group A in the 31st SEA Games men’s football event. Captain Do Hung Dung scores to gift Vietnam a crucial 1-0 win against Myanmar. (Photo: Dantri) Captain Do Hung Dung was on target in the second half to gift Park Hang-seo’s troops a much-needed win which brings them closer to a place in the semi-final round. The two teams produced a strong start to the match targeting a positive result to be able to self-determine their destiny ahead of the last matchday this weekend. The opening minutes saw tit-for-tat attacks from both sides with forward Nguyen Tien Linh firing two successive headers on goal which were comfortably stopped by Myanmar goalkeeper Pyae Phyo Thu. Vietnam maintained their offensive pressure, but Myanmar’s solid defence made it difficult for the hosts to create any clear-cut opportunities. Ly Cong Hoang Anh tested goalie Pyae … [Read more...] about Vietnam edge past Myanmar to climb to top of Group A
Hosts top Group A, Indonesia secures semifinal spot
Indonesia, VN dominate rowing final day VN, Philippines win fencing golds Golden day in swimming for VN VN women in football semi Brunei bags first gold in wushu Lê Văn Đô (7) was one of the key young players in Việt Nam's victory against Timor-Leste. — VNA/VNS Photo Anh Đức VIỆT TRÌ — Việt Nam have qualified for the semi-finals of the SEA Games 31 men's football event as Group A winners, after winning 2-0 against Timor-Leste in the final group game on May 15 in Việt Trì Stadium. Việt Nam fielded a team full of young under-23 players, and chose to rest key overage players like Đỗ Hùng Dũng, Nguyễn Hoàng Đức and Nguyễn Tiến Linh. Against a winless opponent in Timor-Leste, Việt Nam struggled in the first 45 minutes. Only two shots were fired during this time, and the young Vietnamese players sometimes let their opponent control the game with short passes. No goals were scored in the first half, and this is the third time that Việt Nam couldn't find the … [Read more...] about Hosts top Group A, Indonesia secures semifinal spot