There was a goal glut in Asian qualifying for the 2014 World Cup on Sunday with Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines and Myanmar among those who advanced into the second round. The Malaysians take on southeast Asian rivals Singapore in the next round. Vietnam star Le Cong Vinh took his haul of goals in qualifying to eight in two games after the three-time Vietnamese footballer of the year followed up his first-leg hat-trick with five goals in the 7-1 hammering away at Macau. Vietnam face a considerably more daunting tie against Asian Cup hosts Qatar next. Laos will play China next after overcoming a two-goal first-leg deficit to progress at the expense of Cambodia after scoring twice in extra-time for a remarkable 8-6 aggregate win over their neighbours. Philippines meanwhile set up a second round meeting with 10-time Gulf Cup of Nations champions Kuwait after defeating Sri Lanka 4-0 in Manila to sail through with a comprehensive 5-1 aggregate win. In the first major … [Read more...] about Goals galore in World Cup qualifiers
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Coach Chen Yun Fat optimistic with the “World Cup dream”
VietNamNet Bridge - The Chinese coach of the women's national football team has received two major tasks: defending the championship of Vietnam at the 27th Southeast Asian Games and getting a card to the women's World Cup 2015. Ã Chinese coach Chen Yun Fat. The Chinese coach has just returned to Vietnam to sign a contract with the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF). Lien, who is about to retire from the Dalian Football Federation of China, only wants to sign a one year contract with the VFF, to fit the time that the Dalian Football Federation sends him to Vietnam to work as a guest expert. However, the VFF has proposed a new contract with a term of 18 months, for Fat to fulfill the task at the Asian Women's Football Championship 2014. The coach is now in Ha Nam province, where the women's Thai Son Bac Cup is held, to find new talents. He expressed satisfaction with local teams in using more young players in this year's tournament. He hoped to seek new faces for the national … [Read more...] about Coach Chen Yun Fat optimistic with the “World Cup dream”
Vietnam eyes a spot at women’s World Cup 2015 finals
Vietnam Football Federation general secretary Ngo Le Bang said his agency has set up a plan to prepare for the target. Vietnam's national women's football team sets an eye to rank in the top five of the Asian Cup 2014 to win one of the five tickets in Asia to advance to the finals of the women's World Cup 2015 to be organized in Canada. In the past, Vietnam had no chance to rise to the top places which always belonged to five regional giants including Japan, Australia, North Korea, South Korea, and China. But it is striving to grab the opportunity next year to replace the Asian Cup 2010 runner-up North Korea after five players of the team produced positive doping test results. Not only Vietnam, other Southeast Asian teams as Thailand and Myanmar also set a goal to emerge to the top five at the coming women's Asian Cup 2014, whose host country hasn't yet been named. Now, three rivals Vietnam, Thailand, and Myanmar have applied to host the Asian Cup 2014 with a vision to win … [Read more...] about Vietnam eyes a spot at women’s World Cup 2015 finals
Viet Nam to battle Macau at 2014 World Cup qualifiers
VietNamNet Bridge - Viet Nam will face minnows Chinese Macau in their first game of the World Cup 2014 Asia Zone qualifiers following yesterday's draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Macau are ranked 181st in the FIFA rankings. Their best result was a 3-2 win over Cambodia one month ago in Phnom Penh, with the contribution of several 'imported' players from Portugal. … [Read more...] about Viet Nam to battle Macau at 2014 World Cup qualifiers
VN eyes Women’s World Cup on ‘golden chance’
A greater number of participants and the elimination by default of a strong opponent are seen as golden chances for Vietnam to strike for a slot at the Women’s World Cup 2015. FIFA has recently announced that Asia will be given five slots at the 2015 Women’s World Cup in Canada, instead of three tickets as usual. Meanwhile, North Korea, the second runner-up of the 2011 edition in Germany, will be banned from participation following a doping scandal at the event. Vietnam will first have to attend the qualifiers of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2014 to win a ticket to the final rounds, where the five top finishers will represent Asia to compete in Canada a year later. … [Read more...] about VN eyes Women’s World Cup on ‘golden chance’