Nguyễn Công Phượng is one of Việt Nam's strikers at the coming King's Cup. Photo tinmoi.vn HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam held their first training in Buriram, Thailand, ahead of the King's Cup yesterday with the team in a buoyant mood and ready for the tournament. They have three days to prepare for the first match against the hosts on June 5 at the Chang Arena Stadium. Coach Park Hang-seo revealed he wasn’t happy with transport arrangements as his squad must make a number of flights before the kick-off but he added the players are excited ahead of the competition and will do all they can to please supporters. One negative ahead of the tournament was the loss of defender Trần Đình Trọng through injury just a day before they left for Thailand. Park called up super sub Thành Chung of Hà Nội FC to fill the gap. Chung was in Park's team since the U23 event in 2017 and is a big loss as he … [Read more...] about Việt Nam are ready to take King’s Cup
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Đặng Văn Lâm realises goal at AFF Cup
Dream come true: Đặng Văn Lâm celebrates after Việt Nam won the AFF Cup on December 15 in Hà Nội. — Photo yan.vn Viet Nam News By Thanh Hà When the final whistle was blown, the Vietnamese ran to hug each other and a million people rushed onto the streets to celebrate Việt Nam’s second AFF Cup victory, but goalkeeper Đặng Văn Lâm walked back to goal, prayed, hugged the post and burst into tears. They were tears of happiness from a man who struggled for a long time to reach success. “I think when a person spends a lot of time trying to reach their peak it’s OK to cry. It’s like a burden has been lifted. I understand my son’s reaction. He’s lived by himself for eight years in Việt Nam and has struggled at times, but he’s never complained about anything. He wants to prove himself," said Đặng Văn Sơn, Lâm’s father. Lâm was … [Read more...] about Đặng Văn Lâm realises goal at AFF Cup
Quang Hai named AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 MVP
Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai (Photo: VNA) Ha Noi (VNA) - Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has been named the Most Valuable Player of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018 for his significant contributions to the Vietnamese football squad’s victory at the tournament. With the title, Hai received a 10,000 USD prize from the tournament’s organisation board. 21-year-old Hai played all eight matches for Park Hang-seo’s team and scored three goals. At the second-leg final that took place at Hanoi-based My Dinh National Stadium on December 15 evening, thanks to Hai’s pass, Nguyen Anh Duc made a wonderful score in the sixth minute. The Hanoi midfielder made his debut for the Golden Dragons against Jordan in June 2017. He became a favourite among Vietnamese football fans after guiding the nation to the final of the AFC U23 Championship earlier this year scoring … [Read more...] about Quang Hai named AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 MVP
Vietnam, Malaysia have advantages in AFF Cup’s Group A: ESPN
Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam is viewed one of the most prominent players of Vietnam at the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and Malaysia are deemed the favourites for the next stage in Group A of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018, reported the ESPN sport website. The AFF Suzuki Cup will take place from November 8 to December 15 at 12 different stadiums in Southeast Asia. Group A consists of Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos. According to ESPN, Vietnam’s senior side has not played a lot of late and warmed up with a training camp in the Republic of Korea and friendly matches against local clubs. Qualification for the 2019 Asian Cup was impressive and there is a nucleus of young players that have come through the ranks together. Head coach Park Hang-seo has become a popular figure after leading Vietnam’s U23 team to a series of impressive results in continental tournaments. Additionally, goalkeeper Dang … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Malaysia have advantages in AFF Cup’s Group A: ESPN
Vietnam football coach under AFF Cup pressure
The specific target given to head coach Park Hang-seo when he was hired was to enable the national team to get to the finals of the ASEAN Football Federation Cup (AFF Cup) 2018, which will take place from November 8 to December 15. “The first thing that Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) mentioned when they signed a deal with me was AFF Cup 2018, so I am under pressure at the moment,” Park said. After signing the contract to coach Vietnam national football team on October 11, 2017, Park has led the team to historic highs. The U23 team finished runner up at 2018 AFC championship in January and was a semi-finalist at the Asian Games in August. Expectations are high, with fans hoping “Miracle Park” will help Vietnam take the AFF Cup home after 10 years of waiting. “I’m a little bit nervous as I don’t have much experience with Southeast Asia football. This is the first time I am leading a team in the AFF Cup. I’m under pressure but I’m … [Read more...] about Vietnam football coach under AFF Cup pressure