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Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated Caption Do Hung Hung (number 16) leads the ball while instructing a teammate. Photo by Duc Dong 66' Tien Linh got the chance to face the keeper, but before he was able to finish, a Malaysia defender cleared the ball in front of his foot. 64' First substitution for Vietnam. Nham Manh Dung out for Nguyen Van Tung. 60' Malaysia made the first substiution. 56' Le Van Do moved to the left flank in the second half and unlike in the first half, his crosses were too deep. 46' Second half started No substitutions were made after the first half. 45'+1 First half ended Ly Cong Hoang Anh tried to finish from afar after a corner, but it went straight to the hands of keeper Ghani. This was also the final play of the first half. … [Read more...] about SEA Games semifinals: Vietnam 0-0 Malaysia

"Not just this game but every game is challenging. There was a certain pressure in the semifinals and fortunately the team were able to overcome it. Of course, there are still many shortcomings, but this is still an opportunity for the team to improve. Overall, my players have given their best. As the head coach, I want to thank them and the fans for supporting us," Park said in a conference after the game on Thursday. Vietnam were rated higher than Malaysia, but they had trouble finding a way through the opponent’s solid defense and only sealed victory with the goal of Nguyen Tien Linh in extra time. This has happened a few times in the group stage when Vietnam faced defensive teams like Philippines and Myanmar. "I always want the players to follow through with my strategy and the game to go as planned. But it’s football and sometimes things don’t go the way we want. The players also tried to follow the tactics. Nonetheless, result is the most important thing. Now we have to focus … [Read more...] about Coach Park thanks players after hard-fought SEA Games semifinal against Malaysia

Both Vietnamese men's and women’s U23 football teams advance to the finals and compete for gold medals. Vietnam and Thailand will compete for the gold medal at the finals of SEA Games 31 after the two teams won their rivals 1-0 in each match both took place on May 19. Thailand defeated Indonesia in extra time, the same way Vietnam won against Malaysia as both matches ended goalless in 90 minutes. Tien Linh scores a goal in the match versus Malaysia on May 19. Photos: Ngoc Tu/The Hanoi Times Tien Linh made a header to open the score for Vietnam in the 111th minute from a corner kick made by Captain Hung Dung. The goal was made after Malaysia were down physically, sometimes resulting in ill-organized defense and fouls when fighting for the ball. In most of the match, Malaysia chose to preserve defensive tactics without clear passes to shut down the rival’s offense. Vietnam’s Coach Park Hang-seo chose defenders Van Xuan and Van Do to take chances when … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam and Thailand to compete for football gold medal

Defending champions Vietnam beat Malaysia 1-0 at Viet Tri Stadium in northern Phu Tho Province on Thursday night to set up an exciting Southeast Asian (SEA) Games men’s football final against archrivals Thailand. The game needed two extra 15-minute halves after regulation time to decide who will play the finale against the Thais, who also defeated Indonesia 1-0 after 120 minutes in the other semifinal earlier the same day. The hosts came into the tie having not conceded a single goal in the group stage and put more pressure on Malaysia in the first half after the first 10 cagey minutes. Malaysia had a shot on target from close range after a corner was half cleared, but Vietnamese goalkeeper Nguyen Van Toan was able to smother the effort easily. Nguyen Tien Linh almost opened the scoring in the 27th minute as he ran down and faced Malaysian keeper Azri Ghani, but his shot drifted wide of the far post. Linh missed another chance in the 42nd minute as he was in a convenient … [Read more...] about Vietnam defeat Malaysia to set up men’s football final against Thailand at 31st SEA Games

Swimmer Pham Thanh Bao (centre) stands on the podium (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam had claimed 125 gold, 76 silver and 74 bronze medals as of May 18 evening, the sixth official competition day of the ongoing SEA Games 31 , retaining the top position in the medal table. The host country is getting closer to its set target of 140 golds. Thailand ranked second with 53 golds, followed by the Philippines with 37. On the day, the Vietnamese athletics team won three more gold medals in the women’s javelin throw, women’s 10,000m and women’s 4x400m, raising the number in the sport to 19 and surpassing the target of 15-17. Runner Nguyen Thi Oanh obtained triple golds in the women’s 1,000m; 5,000m and 3,000m steeplechase, in which she broke her own record set in the previous SEA Games. Swimmers continued to excite home fans as Ben Tre-born Pham Thanh Bao won the eighth gold for Vietnam in the men’s 50m breaststroke, beating strong rivals from Indonesia and Singapore. … [Read more...] about Vietnam tops SEA Games 31 medal tally with 125 golds

A Malaysian golfer at SEA Games 31 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Malaysia is on track to reach the target of 36 golds, 35 silvers and 75 bronzes at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) in Vietnam. Youth and Sports Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ti Lian Ker said on May 18 that Malaysia still had several other sports such as gymnastics, karate and taekwondo that are medal prospects to achieve the target before the biggest regional sport event closes on May 23. The official said he is happy that Malaysia has passed the halfway mark for the gold target, expressing his belief that with the fighting spirit of athletes, the Malaysian contingent can accomplish their mission. He also said he hopes that the Harimau Muda ( under-23 football squad ) will be able to achieve victory over Vietnam in their semi-final on May 19 night. Malaysia has won 27 golds, 32 silvers and 65 bronzes at SEA Games 31 so far, ranking sixth in the medal tally./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Malaysia on track to hit medal target

Timor Leste runner Felisberto De Deus (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Sport fans across Southeast Asia have been impressed with images of two runners of the host Vietnam celebrating victory with their Timor Leste rival Felisberto De Deus at SEA Games 31 . De Deus bagged two silvers in the men’s 5,000m and 10,000m events at the ongoing Games. ASEAN Football page recently published photos of the event, stating that after the men’s 10,000m competition, he held hands and ran together to celebrate with two Vietnamese runners Nguyen Van Lai and Le Van Thao, who won the gold and bronze medals, respectively. In the comment section, Facebook user Gilmaro Sfx wrote: “Love Vietnam! Much love from Timor-Leste.” Another user said: “He looks very happy. Maybe this will be a memorable memory for him. Congrats.” For some people, this is the best moment of SEA Games 31 and reflects true sportsmanship. Many are in awe that during his celebration, the 23-year-old waved a small … [Read more...] about Regional fans impressed with Vietnamese, Timor Leste runners’ celebration at SEA Games 31

Gymnast Koi Sie Yan of Malaysia (Photo: nhandan.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Gymnast Koi Sie Yan of Malaysia won gold in rhythmic gymnastics at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) on May 19. gymnastics event is over due to a very tight training and competition schedule. Though she did not have time to visit interesting places or watch other competitions, Koi said staying at Lotte Hotel is a great experience for me and my friends in the Malaysia n team because the accommodation conditions are really good and impressive.” SEA Games 31 , themed “For a Stronger Southeast Asia”, is being held in Hanoi and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities until May 23. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Malaysia grabs gold medal in rhythmic gymnastics

Nguyen Tuong Vy-Mai Thi Bich Tram bag a gold medal in women’s Katame No Kata event with 402.5 points (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese judo team had a good start at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) on May 18 with two gold, one silver and one bronze medals in the men’s Kodokan Goshin Jutsu and women’s Katame No Kata events. In the men’s Kodokan Goshin Jutsu, the couple of Tran Quoc Cuong-Phan Minh Hanh pocketed a gold medal with 550.5 points, while another couple of Nguyen Cuong Thinh-Ha Minh Duc came second with 534 points and won a silver medal. Meanwhile, Nguyen Tuong Vy -Mai Thi Bich Tram bagged a gold medal in women’s Katame No Kata event with 402.5 points. Fighter Nguyen Thuy Hai Chau injured her leg, which affected her performance with teammate Tran Le Phuong Nga and they only won a bronze medal. SEA Games 31 ’s judo comprises 13 events, including 10 for individuals, one for teams and two kata events. Competitions will continue on … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnamese judokas win two gold medals in first competition day

Le Anh Tai successfully defends his gold medal in the men’s under-90kg category (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese judo team continued to have a successful competition day on May 19 at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), as they secured two more gold and two bronze medals. Specifically, Le Anh Tai successfully defended his gold medal in the men’s under-90kg category after defeating his Filipino rival. Meanwhile, in the women’s under-63kg category, Nguyen Thi Huong triumphed over an Indonesian judo ka to pocket her first SEA Games gold medal. One day earlier, Vietnamese judokas grabbed two gold, one silver and one bronze medals in the men’s Kodokan Goshin Jutsu and women’s Katame No Kata events./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Judokas earn additional two gold medals