Vietnamese fans had much to cheer about as their team went one better than the national football federation's semi-final target, storming into the final of the 2008 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup beating Singapore in an away match by a solitary goal. The pressure was on both teams after a goalless draw in the first leg of the semifinal in Hanoi on Wednesday. Substitute striker Quang Hai tucked in deft pass from Vietnam's top striker Le Cong Vinh in the 74th minute, just seven minutes after he was sent in to replace forward Nguyen Viet Thang. This match was won by the whole team, however. Every player, especially goalie Duong Hong Son, had to stave off relentless attacks from the Singaporean forwards. Quang Hai vies for the ball against two Singaporean defenders (top) and celebrates after scoring the winning goal in Sunday's second leg semifinal against Singapore to see Vietnam through to the final of the 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup. Vietnam will play the final match of the … [Read more...] about After 10 years, Vietnam earns AFF Cup final berth
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Vietnam brings AFF Cup within reach
Fans nationwide were delirious last night after Vietnam posted a dream victory over Thailand in the first leg of the 2008 ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup final at Bangkok's Rajamangala Stadium. Striker Viet Thang (C) vies for the ball with Thailand's Nataporn in last night's first leg final of the 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup at Bangkok's Rajamangala Stadium … [Read more...] about Vietnam brings AFF Cup within reach
Vietnam makes history in AFF Cup win
Vietnam won the 2008 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup after a one-all draw with Thailand at Hanoi's My Dinh Stadium last night and beating Thailand 3-2 on aggregate. The new champion of AFF Cup. (THANH NIEN STAFF PHOTO) … [Read more...] about Vietnam makes history in AFF Cup win
Vietnam’s failure at AFF Cup 2010 analyzed
VietNamNet Bridge - The coach of Vietnam's national football squads, Henrique Calisto,must bring the U23 team at least to the finals of the 26th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in 2011. At the meeting, experts pointed out some major reasons: the national team convened for too long (3 months) causing harmful psychological effects on the players, the team's tactics were no longer secret, and coach Calisto's mistakes. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s failure at AFF Cup 2010 analyzed
Trung aims to win AFF Cup
VietNamNet Bridge – After winning the Golden Ball award 2017, captain of V.League 1 champions Quang Nam, Dinh Thanh Trung says he and the national team aim to win the AFF Cup this year.Midfielder Trung was a key player in his side’s league glory. He was also instrumental in helping the national team through the Asian Cup 2019 qualification rounds“I will try to play well to help Quang Nam defend their title this year. If I am called to the national team to compete in the 2018 AFF Cup, I and my teammates will make every effort to enter the final and I hope Vietnam will take the cup like 10 years ago,” said Trung.“Winning the AFF Cup is my biggest wish this year,” Trung added.The 29-year-old Trung, who was born in the central province of Ha Tinh, has proved his mettle as a leader and captain.“Trung is like the eldest brother of the team. Although he is younger than many footballers, he is always a good example to his teammates on both the pitch … [Read more...] about Trung aims to win AFF Cup