Newly-appointed Hanoi FC coach Park Choong-kyun has offered high praise to rivals Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) and their tactics. Coach Park Choong-kyun (middle) seen in a training session with Hanoi FC. Photo Hanoi FC The South Korean coach spoke to the media after a training session to prepare for his first match in charge of the team against Binh Dinh today in the V.League 1. Park revealed that he didn’t hesitate when he was approached by Hanoi FC who are known as an ambitious club. After a week of getting acquainted with the new team, Park said he had identified the weaknesses that Hanoi need to overcome. “I took on the mission from the middle of the football season. Through the recent matches, I have analysed the team’s weaknesses to repair. The play style of Hanoi and my football philosophy are very similar,’ said Park. “I don’t have difficulties with the play style of the team. However, Hanoi need to improve their defence. The club has many shortcomings, but this is a tactical issue so I can’t disclose it,” Park added. Park Choong-kyun revealed that he didn’t hesitate when he received the invitation from Hanoi FC. — Photo Hanoi FC On the other teams in the league, Park said that he only had time to study league leaders HAGL and was impressed by coach Kiatisuk Senamuang's team. "HAGL are a strong team with a specific strategy. The points gap between Hanoi and HAGL is huge but we have not given up on the championship goal. I can’t say anything yet and currently, we can focus on improving each match. “Apart from HAGL, I haven't had have time to study other teams. When I came to Vietnam, I met coach Park Hang-seo and received his helpful advice. I will try to improve the team as soon as possible,” said Hanoi's Park. On April 18, Hanoi lost by a goal to nil away HAGL, their first defeat to HAGL in four years. The result dropped Hanoi to eighth in the rankings, 12 points behind top team HAGL. Hanoi are ready for …
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Cultural, sport event marks Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties
Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Thach Du said that 2017 marks an important milestone in the two countries’ relations. Therefore, the joint organization of celebration activities is to make the two countries’ people, especially young generations, understand more about their time-honored friendship and solidarity. Minister of State of the Cambodian ministry Ung Sean highly valued the bilateral relationship, adding it has been nurtured ceaselessly through the exchange of delegations from the grassroots to highest levels. After the ceremony, the two sides participated in friendly badminton and table tennis matches. They also took part in Cambodia’s traditional dances and sang songs praising Vietnam-Cambodia solidarity. Within the framework of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties, a friendly football match between the two countries’ national U17 teams will take place at the National Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh on June 21. Source: VNA …
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Hà Nội shuts spa, massage, cinema and sports venues starting May 5
A locked down residential neighbourhood in Bắc Từ Liêm District, Hà Nội, after a locally acquired infection was confirmed. — VNA/VNS Photo Thành Đạt HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội’s authorities on Tuesday decided to shut down non-essential services like spas, massage parlours, cinemas and theatres, gyms, and stadiums, and limit parties and unnecessary large gatherings of people. The order, which will take effect starting midnight on May 5, came as the capital city recorded five domestically transmitted cases since April 29 in five districts of Đông Anh, Hai Bà Trưng, Hoàng Mai, Bắc Từ Liêm and Mê Linh with some locations under lockdown. Hoàng Đức Hạnh, deputy director of Hà Nội’s health department, said: “The risks from the current clusters are very high, given that there have been cases in the community, positive case found after completing centralised quarantine period, and a large number of people returning to Hà Nội after the long holiday of April 30 (National Reunification Day) - May 1 (International Labour Day).” Previously, the city ordered closure of streetside cafes and food stalls, put a halt to planned festivals and the popular walking street around Hoàn Kiếm Lake, bars, karaoke venues, discos and game shops. Students from kindergarten to high school levels have also been told to stay home and continue their lessons remotely. Some universities in the city have also switched to distance learning. — VNS …
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