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Many experts expect that young talents of Hanoi-based Viettel FC will be given more game time in the upcoming group stage of the 2022 AFC Cup to prove themselves. Viettel FC, Laos’ Young Elephants FC, Cambodia’s Phnom Penh Crown FC, and Singapore’s Hougang United FC are direct entrants in Group I of the tournament. As Viettel’s capability is considered to be superior to that of the other three, the tourney will be an opportunity for coach Bae Ji Won, who just signed with the Vietnamese football club in January and took over from his predecessor Truong Viet Hoang on June 17, to test the club’s young players. Viettel possess many young talents, four of whom made major contributions to the U23 Vietnamese team at the 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup, which just concluded earlier this month. Left-back Phan Tuan Tai scored one goal and contributed two assists while Nham Manh Dung, a versatile player who can be fielded as a striker or a center-back, came away with one goal. Forward Khuat Van … [Read more...] about 2022 AFC Cup a chance for young players of Vietnam’s Viettel FC

The Vietnamese female football players (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The national women's football team on June 27 departed for France for a short training session right before entering the 2022 AFF Women's Championship, which is expected to take place in the Philippines in early July. Head coach Mai Duc Chung said he is satisfied with the training results of the whole team so far. A total of 25 players are heading for the training in France and the AFF tournament. The group is scheduled to move to the Philippines on July 2. The championship will run from July 4-17, with the participation of a record 11 teams. The Vietnamese footballers are set meet their opponents from Myanmar, Timor Leste, Laos and Cambodia in Group B. Vietnam are current champions after defeating Thailand in the finals of the AFF Cup 2019./. VNA … [Read more...] about National women’s football team leaves for training in France

A fight for the ball between players of the two teams (Source: vff.org.vn) New Delhi (VNA) - The national women’s football team of Vietnam lost 0-3 to the Republic of Korea (RoK) in the first match at the group stage of the 2022 Asian Football Confederation ( AFC ) Women’s Asian Cup in India on January 21. RoK team ranked 18th in the World Football Federation (FIFA) rankings, 14 places higher than Vietnam, qualified for three FIFA World Cups, and won the bronze medal at the Asian Cup in 2003. Vietnam will play Japan on January 24./. VNA … [Read more...] about Women’s team lose first game to RoK at Asian Cup

Tourism authorities in An Giang Province are exploring ways to include trekking in the Bay Nui Mountain region – a new hotspot for trekkers from across Vietnam – in its tourism strategy. Bay Nui (Seven Mountains) is a range of small mountains located in Tri Ton and Tinh Bien Districts, An Giang Province, near the border with Cambodia. At 716 meters above sea level and 7,500 meters in diameter, Cam Mountain is the largest in the Bay Nui mountain range. The Cam Mountain Tourist Site Management Board and the An Giang Trade and Investment Promotion Center are working together to develop and test sports tourism in the Bay Nui area, which they hope will attract visitors looking for tours that involve walking, sightseeing, and enjoying local cuisine. A tourist takes a photo of his friends at Thanh Long Lake in Cam Mountain in An Giang Province, Vietnam. Photo: Dang Tuyet / Tuoi Tre Such an initiative has already been tested twice by the Cam Mountain Tourist Site … [Read more...] about An Giang Province in southern Vietnam looks to make trekking a major part of tourism plan

Jaylin Williams becomes the first player of Vietnamese descent to play in the NBA. — Photo usatoday.com HCM CITY — The National Basketball Association (NBA)'s Oklahoma Thunder selected Jaylin Williams, a 2.08-metre power forward from the University of Arkansas in the fourth pick of the second round of the draft on Friday (June 24). The 19-year-old is the first player of Vietnamese descent to play in the NBA. With the young team Oklahoma have, analysts expect Williams to get a lot of playing time next season. He held back tears as he watched the draft with fans, family and friends at his high school gym in Fort Smith, Arkansas. “This is just the beginning,” he said. His coach at the University of Arkansas, Eric Musselman, congratulated his former star player. “He’s going to be a great fit with the Thunder. He is a player that should be able to come in right away and contribute due to his high basketball I.Q, his ability to rebound and his play on … [Read more...] about NBA gets first Vietnamese-origin players

Nguyễn Hoàng Đức (right) in the SEA Games 31's final between Việt Nam and Thailand on May 22 in Hà Nội. Đức is one of players to watch at the coming AFC Cup. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The AFC Cup's ASEAN Zone will be back in action on Friday, nearly two years after it was cancelled in 2020, featuring eleven Southeast Asian clubs battling it out for regional glory. Ahead of the start of the competition, the AFC has highlighted Vietnamese midfielder Nguyễn Hoàng Đức of Viettel FC and four others as promising stars to watch as they try to help their clubs make a memorable run this season. "A key component of the Viettel side and a regular for the Việt Nam national team, Nguyễn Hoàng Đức has been among the most talked-about players in the Southeast Asian country in recent years and is set to grace the AFC Cup for the first time," the website wrote about the 24-year-old player. "A midfielder with an eye for goal, Đức helped Viettel secure the V.League 1 … [Read more...] about Midfielder Đức highlighted as one to watch at AFC Cup

Football Viettel players train in HCM City ahead of their opening AFC Cup game against Young Elephants. Photo courtesy of Viettel FC HÀ NỘI — Coach Bae Ji-won is confident his Viettel side can get off to a winning start to their AFC Cup campaign, despite only being in charge for a few weeks. The former Vietnamese national champions will play Young Elephants of Laos today in a Group I fixture at the Thống Nhất Stadium in HCM City. Bae was assigned to lead the team at the continental tournament after head coach Trương Việt Hoàng asked for a rest. "I am under no pressure because I have worked with the team for long period. We understand each other on and off the field," Bae said at the press conference yesterday. "I believe that I can help my players earn good results from this competition," said Bae, who signed a contract with Viettel as a fitness coach in January. "We are well prepared and we are set to advance to the next round. A good result here will be a … [Read more...] about New Viettel coach confident ahead of AFC Cup

Football Defender Phan Tuấn Tài (right) is seen during the SEA Games 31 match between Việt Nam and Timore Leste in May. Việt Nam won 2-0. Photo of VFF Young star Phan Tuấn Tài will have the opportunity to shine in the national premier league after his outstanding performance at the recent 31st Southeast Asian Games and AFC U23 Asian Cup. Tài played a key role in Việt Nam's second SEA Games title, while he was one of the top assisting players at the continental event. The defender not only defended and assisted well but also scored the tournament's fastest goal. His coaches at the 2020 champions Viettel have decided to call him back to compete in V.League 1, although Tài's on-loan contract with the V.League 2 side Đắk Lắk FC is still valid. Despite being just 21, Tài is believed to have earned his slot in the Viettel's starting lineup from July 2. "The victories from the SEA Games and the achievement at the Asian Cup are strong pushes for me, and I'm … [Read more...] about Tài dreams of V.League after international success

"We have prepared well for this tournament. First, we'll try to get past the group stage and take it from there. If we can achieve our goal, Viettel will carry the spirit to the V. League and aim at other targets," Bae said at a press conference on Thursday. Viettel, in group I, will play Young Elephants (Laos), Phnom Penh Crown (Cambodia) and Hougang United (Singapore) in June 24-30 matches. The Hanoi-based club are to make their AFC Cup debut, after competing in the 2021 AFC Champions League. Coach Bae was as a fitness assistant in the Vietnam national team under coach Park Hang-seo. After winning the 2018 AFF Cup with the team, he went to work in Malaysia and Hong Kong. From 2019 to 2021, Bae worked as a fitness coach for Kitchee, the most successful club in the Hong Kong Premier League. In January 2022, the South Korean coach signed a two-year deal with Viettel. "I’m not under any pressure when coaching Viettel. I have had time to work with Viettel players inside and … [Read more...] about AFC Cup: Vietnamese club aim to get past group stage

Vladimir Siladi of Hà Nội (left) opened the score for his team in a V.League 1 match against Nam Định on Sunday. The game ended 1-1. Photo of VPF HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội FC coach Chun Jae-ho said his team would have to find a suitable playing style without midfielder Nguyễn Quang Hải who has left for international competition. Hà Nội missed their chance to top the V.League 1 table on Sunday after a 1-1 draw against hosts Nam Định at the Thiên Trường Stadium. Vladimir Siladi opened the scoring at the 68th, and Marcio Marques levelled for Nam Định 10 minutes later in the late round three match, which was delayed because of players' COVID problems. "Having Quảng Hải in the team is great. He is a smart and creative player who can control the ball or open attacks. But he has gone, so we need to build a playing style based on our current players," said coach Chun Jae-ho. Hải ended his contract with Hà Nội in April and left for France on June 27. He will have a medical check, and if things … [Read more...] about Hà Nội to change tactics without star Hải