Doan Van Hau scored two goals in the 3-0 victory over Indonesia on December 10, helping Vietnam earn a gold medal in the men's football at the 30th SEA Games (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The gold medal in the men’s football concluded a successful day for Vietnam at the 30th SEA Games on December 10 with 17 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals. The 3 – 0 victory against Indonesia earned Vietnam the first-ever gold medal in the SEA Games men’s football. Meanwhile, track-and-field athletes obtained six gold medals, namely Nguyen Thi Oanh (women’s 5,000m run and 3,000m steeplechase); Nguyen Thi Huyen (women’s 400m hurdles); Do Quoc Luat (men’s 3,000m steeplechase); Nguyen Thi Oanh, Quach Thi Lan, Hoang Thi Ngoc and Nguyen Thi Hang (women’s 4x400m relay); Quach Cong Lich, Luong Van Thao, Tran Dinh Son and Tran Nhat Hoang (men’s 4x400m relay). Particularly, with 10 minutes and 0.02 second, Nguyen Thi Oanh not only pocketed her … [Read more...] about 30th SEA Games: Vietnam earns 17 gold medals on Dec. 10
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SEA Games football final: Vietnam draw first blood, title hopes soar
Fans scream in elation on Nguyen Hue Street in HCMC as Vietnam scores a goal. Photo by VnExpress/Huu Khoa. SEA Games football final: Vietnam draw first blood, title hopes soar Cổ động viên ở Nhà hát lớn Hà Nội ăn mừng bàn thắng của Văn Hậu A fan leaps for joy in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District after Vietnam scores the first goal in the SEA Games final against Indonesia. Photo by VnExpress/Dinh Tung. More foreigners show their support for the Vietnamese team, sporting the national flag on their cheeks as they watch the final on Nguyen Hue Street in HCMC.. Photo by VnExpress/Huu Khoa. Foreign women are seen supporting Vietnam at Nguyen Hue Street. Photo by VnExpress/Huu Khoa. Ecleland, an American tourist, is supporting Vietnam on Bui Vien Street, a backpacker hangout in HCMC. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran. SEA Games football final: Vietnam draw first blood, title hopes soar … [Read more...] about SEA Games football final: Vietnam draw first blood, title hopes soar
SEA Games football final: Fans in raptures as Vietnam stretch lead
Do Huy Toan, father of midfielder Do Hung Dung, cheers as his son scores and puts Vietnam 2-0 ahead. Photo by VnExpress/Tat Dinh. SEA Games football final: Fans in raptures as Vietnam stretch lead Cổ động viên ăn mừng Fans scream in elation on Nguyen Hue Street in HCMC as Vietnam scores a goal. Photo by VnExpress/Huu Khoa. SEA Games football final: Fans in raptures as Vietnam stretch lead Cổ động viên ở Nhà hát lớn Hà Nội ăn mừng bàn thắng của Văn Hậu A fan leaps for joy in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District after Vietnam scores the first goal in the SEA Games final against Indonesia. Photo by VnExpress/Dinh Tung. More foreigners show their support for the Vietnamese team, sporting the national flag on their cheeks as they watch the final on Nguyen Hue Street in HCMC.. Photo by VnExpress/Huu Khoa. A fan dresses up to cheer up the … [Read more...] about SEA Games football final: Fans in raptures as Vietnam stretch lead
Nation ecstatic as Vietnam fulfill SEA Games dream
Ha Thi Mai, mother of forward Tien Linh, applauds as the team scores the second goal. Photo by VnExpress/Phuoc Tuan. Fans celebrate Do Hung Dung's goal at his home in Hanoi's Gia Lam District. Photo by VnExpress/Tat Dinh. Do Huy Toan, father of midfielder Do Hung Dung, cheers as his son scores and puts Vietnam 2-0 ahead. Photo by VnExpress/Tat Dinh. Nation ecstatic as Vietnam fulfill SEA Games dream Cổ động viên ăn mừng Fans scream in elation on Nguyen Hue Street in HCMC as Vietnam scores a goal. Photo by VnExpress/Huu Khoa. Nation ecstatic as Vietnam fulfill SEA Games dream Cổ động viên ở Nhà hát lớn Hà Nội ăn mừng bàn thắng của Văn Hậu A fan leaps for joy in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District after Vietnam scores the first goal in the SEA Games final against Indonesia. Photo by VnExpress/Dinh Tung. More foreigners show their … [Read more...] about Nation ecstatic as Vietnam fulfill SEA Games dream
SEA Games: ‘Vietnam spirit’ came through, says coach Park
"Today, we showed the Vietnam spirit. We conceded one goal in the first half, but we did not give up. The team fought and won. That’s the Vietnam spirit, we never surrender." A mistake by goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung in the 23rd minute put Indonesia ahead against Vietnam in the ongoing men’s football competition at the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines. Indonesia then played defensive football, making Vietnamese players struggle to create opportunities in the rest of the first half and the first 15 minutes of the second half. But Park did not blame Dung for the ball slipping from his hands. "Whatever happens on the field, the head coach has the ultimate responsibility. Therefore I don’t want to talk about an individual’s mistake." A header in the 64th minute by defender Nguyen Thanh Chung, jersey number 18, balanced the score and boosted the confidence of the Vietnamese players, following which they attempted a variety of attacking moves. Eventually, a long-range … [Read more...] about SEA Games: ‘Vietnam spirit’ came through, says coach Park