With the last two matches of the group stage at the ASEAN Federation Football (AFF) Championship - Suzuki Cup 2018 played on November 25, the final tickets to the semi-finals in Group B have been decided, as Thailand progressed as Group B winners, followed by group runners-up the Philippines.

Group A winners Vietnam will face Group B runners-up the Philippines in
the two-leg semi-finals at AFF Suzuki Cup 2018. (Photo: AFF Suzuki Cup 2018)
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The defending champions Thailand defeated Singapore 3-0 in their
final group match in Bangkok yesterday evening to ensure their top spot with 10
points after four matches played.
Meanwhile, the Philippines booked their berth at the final four
stage after drawing 0-0 with Indonesia in the other match of the same day,
claiming the second place in Group B with eight points after four matches.
Singapore finished third in the five-team Group B with six points
from four games and could not progress as only the top two teams in each group
are eligible to advance.
The result meant that Group A winners Vietnam will take on the
Philippines in the semifinals, while five-time champions Thailand will play
Group A runners-up Malaysia early next month.
Earlier, Vietnam thrashed Cambodia 3-0 in their final match in
Group A at Hanoi's Hang Day Stadium on the evening of November 24. Malaysia
also qualified for the semifinals after beating Myanmar 3-0 in their final
Group A match on Saturday.
Vietnam topped the group with 10 points after three victories and
a draw. Notably, the team kept a total clean sheet during the group stage.
Vietnam’s manager Park Hang-seo expressed his pleasure after the
clash with the Cambodians, as his team closed the group stage with the top
spot, which will bring them advantages when they play the return leg of the
semifinal match at home.
The national squad will play the semifinal first leg away in the
Philippines on December 2, before returning to the Hanoi’s My Dinh National
Stadium to host their visitors four days later.
Source: NDO
On February 23, the Hoa Binh Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, in collaboration with the General Department of Sports and Physical Training’s karate division and the provincial Karate federation, organised the 2025 national karate dan promotion exam at the provincial sports arena. The exam covered the first (Shodan), second (Nidan), and third (Sandan) dan levels, with no fourth (Yondan) or fifth (Godan) dan tests this year.
In the early days of the Year of the Snake, Hoa Binh province is filled with a lively and joyful atmosphere as various sports exchange and competition activities take place. These events have become a cherished tradition among local ethnic communities, strengthening their solidarity and fostering their close bonds. They contribute to the robust development of grassroots sports movements, enhancing the cultural and spiritual life of the people.
The Hoa Binh provincial Health sector trade union organized the 1st expanded Hoa Binh provincial Health sector Pickleball tournament in 2025.
At the Hoa Binh provincial sports arena, the Organizing Committee of the 8th Hoa Binh City Sports Festival 2025 held youth and championship crossbow shooting, tug of war, and stick pushing tournaments.
Enforcement Departments of 7 Provinces in the Northeastern and Mountainous Regions
On February 19th, at the Hoa Binh Province Sports Hall, the Cluster of Judicial Departments and Civil Judgment Enforcement Departments of 7 provinces in the Northeastern and Mountainous regions, including Hoa Binh, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Bac Kan, Yen Bai, Bac Giang and Phu Tho organized a friendly sports competition. A total of 52 athletes from the provinces in the cluster participated in the competition.
At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16th, at Hoa Binh Provincial Stadium, Hoa Binh Football Club (Hoa Binh FC) played against Long An Football Club (Long An FC) in round 9 of the National First Division Football Tournament - Bia Sao Vang, 2024 - 2025. The dramatic match ended in a 0-0 draw when no goals were scored.