Vietnam’s 2-1 win over the Philippines in the first leg of the ASEAN Federation Football (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018 semifinals on December 2 have reached the headlines of the international media.
Scene at
theVietnam - Philippines semifinal fist legin the first leg of the
ASEAN Federation Football (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018 (Photo: VNA)
An article published on the official
website of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) wrote: "Vietnam controlled
the pace of the game for much of the half and were heading for the break with a
1-0 advantage”.
It said Doan Van Hau's floated pass was received by striker Anh Duc, who sent a
header over goalkeeper Michael Falkesgaard making the first score for Vietnam
in the 12th minute. Patrick Reichelt volleyed past Dang Van Lam to help the
Philippines make it 1-1 at half-time and end Vietnam's record of zero goals
conceded in this year's competition. However, the Vietnamese, tournament
winners in 2008, were back in front as Phan Van Duc controlled Nguyen Trong
Hoang's ball through the Philippines defence for another score.
Reuters, meanwhile, described the triumph as Sven-Goran Eriksson’s first defeat
as the Philippines’ head coach. Before the match, his team had attained two
wins and two draws in the tournament.
According to another article on the match by Xinhua News Agency, Sven-Goran
Eriksson spoke highly of Phan Van Duc, adding that the 22-year-old striker has
great potential. He said the Philippine team will do their best in the return
leg.
Vietnam and the Philippines will meet again at Hanoi’s My Dinh National Stadium
on December 6. The winners will take on either Thailand or Malaysia in the
final, with the pair playing the second leg of their semi-final on December 4
in Bangkok following a 0-0 draw earlier in Kuala Lumpur.
In the tournament’s history, Vietnam won the championship just once in 2008.
With the leadership of coach Park Hang-seo and the current squad, both
Vietnamese and Korean football fans are hopeful that the S-shaped country’s
team will take the trophy for the second time after 10 years awaiting.
Source: VNA
With continuous improvements in both quantity and quality, Luong Son Karate Club is a bright spot in building and spreading the Karate training movement among young people and students in Luong Son district of Hoa Binh province.
The 32nd Traditional Marathon Tournament of Hoa Binh Newspaper Cup in 2024 has ended, but there are still good memories and impressions. Through 32 successfully organized seasons, the tradition, brand, quality, and appeal of the tournament have been affirmed.
Seventy anglers from Hoa Binh and other cities and provinces across the nation participated in a sport fishing tournament in Hoa Binh city on November 20. The event was held by the provincial People’s Committee in collaboration with the Vietnam Sport Fishing Association.
Mountain running is a sport that offers numerous health benefits and is increasingly attracting participants, especially among the youth. In recent years, the running community in Da Bac district has been growing significantly.
The 32nd Traditional Marathon Tournament of Hoa Binh Newspaper Cup in 2024 was a great success. For the athletes, the persistent, "speedy” running amid in cheering and the final smile of victory... are unforgettable memories.
As a rule, every year, Lac Son district organizes a traditional marathon tournament that gathers a large number of athletes. The XXXII District’s Traditional Marathon Tournament in 2024 has just kicked off, attracting nearly 130 athletes from the communes, the town, the other agencies, units and schools, showing the development and spread of the movement.
