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Vietnam narrowly beat Myanmar 1-0 at Viet Tri Stadium on the evening of May 13 to climb to the top spot of Group A in the 31st SEA Games men’s football event. Captain Do Hung Dung scores to gift Vietnam a crucial 1-0 win against Myanmar. (Photo: Dantri) Captain Do Hung Dung was on target in the second half to gift Park Hang-seo’s troops a much-needed win which brings them closer to a place in the semi-final round. The two teams produced a strong start to the match targeting a positive result to be able to self-determine their destiny ahead of the last matchday this weekend. The opening minutes saw tit-for-tat attacks from both sides with forward Nguyen Tien Linh firing two successive headers on goal which were comfortably stopped by Myanmar goalkeeper Pyae Phyo Thu. Vietnam maintained their offensive pressure, but Myanmar’s solid defence made it difficult for the hosts to create any clear-cut opportunities. Ly Cong Hoang Anh tested goalie Pyae … [Read more...] about Vietnam edge past Myanmar to climb to top of Group A

Specifically, the North-Central and Mid-Central regions are required to closely monitor warnings and forecast news related to inescapable issues of downpours, lightning, hails, thunderstorms, whirlwinds, flash floods and landslides to promptly announce and give instructions to local residents. As for the coastal provinces from Quang Ninh to Quang Ngai, it is necessary to keep a close watch on weather forecast about blustery and big waves in the sea; proactively notify the worse issues to captains, ship owners, aqua-culturists and those people who work in tourism sites, and travelers to have appropriate production plans and ensure safety for people and properties, arrange rescue forces on duty as required. According to the latest weather news of the National Center for Hydrology Meteorology Forecasting, from tomorrow, a new untimely cold air will spread to the Northern and Central regions bringing heavy rainfalls of up to 120 mm and 150 mm respectively along with the high risk of … [Read more...] about Provinces from Quang Ninh to Quang Ngai need to prepare for inescapable weather

Medal-winning artistic gymnasts in the men's team of SEA Games 31 stand at the podium. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi - The men’s gymnastics team of Singapore on May 13 grabbed its first medal since the 2015 SEA Games on home soil. The team scored 297.65 points to secure a bronze at the ongoing SEA Games 31 while host Vietnam triumphed with 331.25 points at the competition held in Hanoi’s Quan Ngua Sports Palace. Captain Terry Tay said regardless of the colour of the medal, it was a feat itself, saying that really has been a journey. He was also part of the team that won bronze in the same event at the 2015 SEA Games but said the two moments could not be compared. Each competition has its own charm and he was happy to have the current team behind him to push together, the Straits Times quoted the gymnast as saying. SEA Games 31, themed “For a Stronger South East Asia”, is being held in Hanoi and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities until May 23. It features 40 sports with 523 … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Singapore’s gymnasts put end to seven-year medal drought

Juergen Klopp's relentless Liverpool beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties in a fluctuating English FA Cup final on Saturday to stay on course for an unprecedented quadruple of trophies. An absorbing Wembley showpiece had somehow ended 0-0 after extra time despite a raft of chances and near misses for both sides with fine performances from the two goalkeepers. Substitute Kostas Tsimikas slotted the winning penalty after Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta's had hit the post and Alisson had saved Mason Mount's effort. Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy had kept his side alive when he saved Senegal team mate Sadio Mane's penalty but it proved to no avail as Liverpool lifted the trophy for the first time since 2006. It was a carbon copy of the League Cup final in February, which Liverpool won 11-10 on penalties after that game also finished goalless. "I'm really proud of my boys," Liverpool manager Klopp said. "We are mentality monsters but there were mentality monsters in Chelsea colours as … [Read more...] about Quadruple still possible as Liverpool edge Chelsea in FA Cup final

Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated 90'+3 Time's up Vietnam won 2-0 against Timor Leste and secured a place in the semifinals and the top spot of group A with 10 points. 90' Three minutes are added to the second half. 87' Keeper Nguyen Van Toan saved a shot from Timor Leste forward. 82' Hung Dung dribbled down the left flank and passed it to Thanh Minh to score, but he was offside. 78' Vietnam put Nguyen Tien Linh in for Ly Cong Hoang Anh as the fourth substitution. 73' Third substitution for Vietnam as Huynh Cong Den left and captain Do Hung Dung came in. 68' Van Tung got another chance to shoot but it lacked power and couldn't beat keeper Junildo. 65' Vietnam scored the second It's another header goal for Vietnam and it's another assist … [Read more...] about Vietnam enter SEA Games 31 semifinals after Timor Leste win

Vietnam advanced to semi-finals with all four winning matches. Vietnam continued winning in the fourth and final match of the group stage at SEA Games 31 by a 2-0 win against Timor Leste at Viet Tri Stadium, north of Hanoi on May 15, securing the first place in Group A with 10 points. Vietnam U23 players celebrate goals in match against Timor Leste on May 15. Photo: Anh Khoa The home team’s goals were scored by Van Tung, 53’, and Thanh Minh, 65. In all four matches of the group stage, the team was unable to score in the first half. In this game, Vietnam had fewer chances and more false passes than in the previous matches as Coach Park Hang-seo kept good footballers, including three overage players Hoang Duc, Tien Linh, and Captain Hung Dung for substitution. The South Korean tactician sent new faces to the match. “The players gave their best, and I am grateful to them for that. But from now on, the team has to improve its organization to be able to play … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam end group stage without conceding goals

Team captain Do Hung Dung was the home team’s hero for scoring the match’s only goal in the 70th minute. The victory helped Vietnam overcome their Myanmar rivals to top Group A with seven points after three games. Meanwhile, Myanmar moved down to the third spot behind Indonesia, who defeated the Philippines 4-0 earlier the same day. Both teams have six points and will face in the next match at Phu Tho’s Viet Tri Stadium on May 15, while Vietnam will play the bottom-placed Timor Leste in their last fixture in the group stage. SEA Games 31, themed “For a Stronger South East Asia,” is being held in the capital and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities until May 23. Featuring 40 sports with 523 events, it is expected to attract around 10,000 participants. The biennial event was initially slated for late 2021 but delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam top Group A after 1-0 win over Myanmar in men’s football

After nearly a month fishing the waters off Truong Sa Island, Thieu Nhat Hien, captain of the NT91173TS shelters at a Truong Sa Island lock to refuel, resupply with food and fresh water . The ocean lock s have long been a source of supplies, repairs, and shelter for fishermen like Hien to take refuge at sea when storms rear up on the horizon. The Truong Sa island’s locks started up in January 2019 and have received hundreds of fishing vessels to use repair services, refuel, and access essential supplies. Currently, Truong Sa island is home to four ocean locks on Song Tu Tay (Southwest Cay), Da Tay (West Reef), Truong Sa (Spratly), Sinh Ton (Sin Cowe) islands./. VNA … [Read more...] about Truong Sa ocean locks represent sovereignty and shelter

Vietnam advanced to semi-finals with all four winning matches. Vietnam continued winning in the fourth and final match of the group stage at SEA Games 31 by a 2-0 win against Timor Leste at Viet Tri Stadium, north of Hanoi on May 15, securing the first place in Group A with 10 points without conceding a goal. Vietnam U23 players celebrate goals in match against Timor Leste on May 15. Photo: Anh Khoa The home team’s goals were scored by Van Tung, 53’, and Thanh Minh, 65. In all four matches of the group stage, the team were unable to score in the first half. In this game, Vietnam had fewer chances and more false passes than in the previous matches as Coach Park Hang-seo kept good footballers, including three overage players Hoang Duc, Tien Linh, and Captain Hung Dung for substitution. The South Korean tactician sent new faces to the match. “The players gave their best, and I am grateful to them for that. But from now on, the team have to improve its … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam end group stage without conceding a goal

A tourist died after falling off a cruise ship as it was approaching a port in Ha Long Bay, a famous destination in northern Vietnam, last weekend. The People’s Committee in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province confirmed on Sunday that local units had found the body of Nguyen Ngoc Phat, 43, a visitor from the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho. Phat was among the 15 passengers who boarded the Long Giang cruise ship in Ha Long Bay on Saturday. The ship, which has a capacity of 48 passengers, was steered by captain Tran Duy Cuong, 39, a resident of Ha Long. At around 5:00 pm that day, the boat was carrying the tourists from Sung Sot Cave back to the mainland. As they were approaching the port, the captain checked the CCTV and noticed that a passenger had fallen into the water. The victim was standing near the bow of the ship prior to the accident. Other passengers tried to help the victim by throwing lifebuoys into the water, but he was unable to grab them due to strong currents … [Read more...] about Tourist dies after falling off cruise ship in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay