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Vietnam are ranking first in Group A of men’s football at the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games after defeating Timor Leste 2-0 in their last group-stage match in northern Phu Tho Province on Sunday evening. As Vietnam had already secured a spot in the semifinals, coach Park Hang Seo decided to deploy his reserve line-up in this game. Despite having the advantage over Timor Leste, the Golden Stars were unable to net any goal in the first half. Nguyen Van Tung opened the scoring for Vietnam in the 53rd minute with an accurate header following a pass from Le Van Do. Timor Leste boosted their offensive and were able to strike Vietnam’s net in the 56th minute, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Vietnam were given a corner kick in the 65th minute, allowing Ho Thanh Minh to widen the gap for the Golden Stars with another header. No more goals were scored in the remaining time of the match. The 2-0 victory helped Vietnam become the leaders of Group A with 10 points, … [Read more...] about Vietnam defeat Timor Leste to advance to SEA Games men’s football semis as group leaders

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

Ho Thanh Minh scores a header goal in the 63th minute, securing a 2-0 win for Vietnam. (Photo: VNA) Phu Tho - Vietnam’s U23 football team secured a berth in the semifinals of SEA Games 31 after winning 2-0 against Timor Leste in its final Group A match at Phu Tho’s Viet Tri Stadium on May 15. In this game, coach Park Hang-seo gave the chance for many young players, such as centre defender Duy Cuong, midfielders Trong Long and Cong Den, and strickers Thanh Minh and Van Tung while most of the key players were put on the bench. Despite dominating the game, Vietnam struggled to score in the first half, which saw them draw 0-0 with Timo Leste. In the second half, Le Van Xuan crossed a ball to Van Tung, who opened a goal for Vietnam in the 52th minute. Eleven minutes later, Xuan once again created the opportunity for Ho Thanh Minh to score a header goal, securing a 2-0 win for Vietnam. Vietnam led Group A thanks to the victory, followed by Indonesia after defeating Myanmar 3-1. … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam advances to semifinals after victory over Timor Leste

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

Vietnamese fencer Bui Thi Thu Ha defeats her opponent from Singapore Ong Shu Hui Jessica in the women’s sabre individual event in Hanoi on May 15. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi - Vietnamese fencer Bui Thi Thu Ha defeated her opponent from Singapore Ong Shu Hui Jessica in the women’s sabre individual event in Hanoi on May 15, earning the country the third gold medal in fencing at the ongoing SEA Games 31. Ha repeatedly went behind the Singaporean rival but managed to bounce back to claim a 15-11 win at the end. It is the first time she has topped an individual event at SEA Games. She said she was very happy and wanted to dedicate the gold medal to her coaches and teammates as well as the Vietnamese fans. She has just been back for training after a eight-month maternity leave. Head coach Pham Anh Tuan said he is confident that Vietnam’s fencing team will be able to earn five golds at this year’s SEA Games. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam claim third gold medal in fencing

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

Ha repeatedly went behind the Singaporean rival but managed to bounce back to claim a 15-11 win at the end. It is the first time she has topped an individual event at SEA Games. She said she was very happy and wanted to dedicate the gold medal to her coaches and teammates as well as the Vietnamese fans. She has just been back for training after a eight-month maternity leave. Head coach Pham Anh Tuan said he is confident that Vietnam’s fencing team will be able to earn five golds at this year’s SEA Games. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam claims third gold medal in fencing

"The players have tried their best and I appreciated them for that. But from now on, the team will have to improve to play the next two matches. We are only one match away from the final. We will give our best and focus fully for the semifinals," Park said after Vietnam win 2-0 against Timor Leste in the last game of group A on Sunday. This win got Vietnam 10 points after four games and put them on top of group A. On Monday, the opponent of Vietnam in the semifinals will be revealed and they will face either Thailand or Malaysia. "I have only watched their games on video and I’ll need more time to analyze the collected data. Nonetheless, the team will have the best preparation to face any team next. No matter the opponent, we will still play with the spirit of a brave warrior, ready to fight and win," he said. For Timor Leste coach Fabio Magrao, he wished Vietnam success on qualifying for the 2026 or 2030 World Cup. But coach Park said it’s too soon to talk about four or eight … [Read more...] about Vietnam ready to defeat any opponent in semifinals: coach Park

Le Thi Thuy Trang (16) of Vietnam vies for the ball with a Myanmar player at the game on May 15. (Photo: VNA) Ha Nam (VNA) – Vietnam obtained an emphatic 6 - 0 victory over Myanmar in their opener in the women’s futsal of the ongoing SEA Games 31 on May 15. Determined to win, Vietnamese players launched continuous attacks as soon as the match, held at the gymnasium of Ha Nam province, started. Bien Thi Hang scored the first goal for Vietnam in the 5th minute, followed by successful attempts by Nguyen Thi Chau, Le Thi Thanh Ngan, and Nguyen Thi Van Anh. The first half ended with a 4 - 0 score for the hosts. The next goal, by Le Thu Thanh Huong, came right in the first minute of the second half. The 6 - 0 result was settled when Ya Min Lwin of Myanmar scored an own goal in the final minute. At the previous match, Thailand’s female futsal players defeated Malaysia 4 - 0./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Emphatic win for Vietnam at first match in women’s futsal

Nguyễn Thị Oanh of Việt Nam won the women's 3,000m steeplechase event on May 15. VNA/VNS Photo Huy Hùng Thanh Hà Felisberto de Deus won Timor Leste's first SEA Games medal while Nguyễn Thị Oanh of Việt Nam completed a title hat-trick in athletics on May 15 in Hà Nội. Oanh finished first in the women's 3,000m steeplechase with a time of 9min 52.46sec, setting a new Games record. Reigning champion Oanh separated from the pack from the first steps. She made an outstanding solo burst for the finish line, leaving all others far behind. Oanh was surprised looking at the electric board and found that her result was a new record. "I could not believe it is a record," Oanh told the media. "I am so happy with this result. We have prepared much for the tournament," said Bắc Giang-born Oanh. “I made it, it was so wonderful," Oanh yelled in front of many supporters at the Mỹ Đình Gymnasium. It was Oanh's third gold this SEA Games, making her the current best athlete. … [Read more...] about Oanh wins hattrick, de Deus brings Brunei first medal