Match week 25, scheduled for October 6, has been moved to October 19 with match week 26 will be played on either October 22 or 23. This will enable many players to rest and train for events like the two legs of Hanoi FC’s AFC Cup inter-zonal final on September 25 and October 2 and the national team’s World Cup qualifiers while also ensuring the under-22 team have time to recover and prepare for the 2019 SEA Games at the end of November. Hanoi FC had sought a change in their V. League fixtures since the second leg of the AFC Cup final on October 2 will be played in North Korea. They estimate it will take three days to travel back to Vietnam afterward while their match against Quang Nam was scheduled for October 6. Hanoi are in the hunt for the V. League 1 title and the match could well determine their chances. The national team play Malaysia in Hanoi on October 10 and Indonesia away five days later in 2022 World Cup qualifiers. … [Read more...] about V League schedule changed to accommodate World Cup qualifiers, AFC Cup matches
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World Cup qualifiers: Opponents wary of rapidly improving Vietnam
In group G of the 2022 Asian qualifiers’ second round, Vietnam are grouped with the UAE, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. They were in the second seeding pot, and opponents are cautious about the growing football power. Arch rival Thailand said Vietnam, the current AFF Cup champions, can be quite an obstacle and disrupt their journey to the third round. "Vietnam, our biggest opponent in the region, defeated us in the King’s Cup. They are the ‘toothpicks’ that always ready to poke Thailand in any game," the official Facebook page of the Thai national team said. "This team carry a desire to win in their heart at all times and their fans always want them to win against us. Vietnam is our biggest opponent in ASEAN." Football Association of Thailand Chairman Somyot Poompanmuang said many things need to be changed to beat Vietnam. "We cannot underestimate any team in ASEAN. There is not much of a difference between our level and theirs. They have all made … [Read more...] about World Cup qualifiers: Opponents wary of rapidly improving Vietnam
Media firm obtains broadcast rights for Thailand clash at World Cup qualifiers
The private sports and digital media firm has acquired broadcasting rights for the highly anticipated match for an undisclosed fee. They will find a partner, who can be VTV or VTC, to broadcast the game. The long-standing rivalry between Vietnam and Thailand in Southeast Asia never fails to get fans on both sides excited, and the upcoming clash between the two teams in a World Cup 2022 qualification match on September 5 is no exception. Next Media has also purchased screening rights for Vietnam’s home games in World Cup 2022 qualifiers and the Asian Cup 2023 qualification matches. National broadcaster VTV had previously tried to buy the rights for the Thailand clash, but it found the price too expensive. The upcoming match, to be played in Thailand, is expected to be a tough one with Vietnam already losing four key players to injuries. Long considered the Southeast Asian football powerhouse, Thailand has had to take a backseat to Vietnam, who have flourished under coach Park … [Read more...] about Media firm obtains broadcast rights for Thailand clash at World Cup qualifiers
Vietnamese players prepare for 3rd World Cup qualifier against Indonesia
On Sunday afternoon, the men’s national team of Vietnam practiced for the second time at Gelora Samudra Stadium in Bali in preparation for their third World Cup qualification match against Indonesia, on Tuesday. Captain Que Ngoc Hai has recovered from a muscle strain he experienced during the World Cup qualifier against Malaysia in Hanoi last Thursday, when Vitnam earned a 1-0 victory. Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai, who scored the only goal to help Vietnam defeat Malaysia, practices shooting. Striker Nguyen Cong Phuong smiles during the practice. Phuong admits that he has not been in his best state after serving as a reserve on the Belgian Sint-Truden Club prior to the Word Cup qualifiers. Phuong began playing for Sint-Truiden Club in mid July following a one-year contract. Though he was listed on the roster for six games with the Belgian club, Phuong has on seen 20 minutes on the field, which was all in one match. Defender Doan Van Hau currently plays for … [Read more...] about Vietnamese players prepare for 3rd World Cup qualifier against Indonesia
Vietnamese defender to miss SEA Games, World Cup qualifiers due to injury
Trong could not hide his tears after suffering the injury in a V. League 1 match for Hanoi FC against Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC on May 31, just before Vietnam national team left for Thailand for King’s Cup. Scans showed his anterior cruciate ligament was torn. He will have to undergo surgery, and it will take six to eight months to recover. Tran Dinh Trong uses crutches to move around due to his knee injury. Photo by VnExpress/Duc Dong. He is also set to miss the SEA Games with the U22 team and World Cup 2022 qualification campaign with the senior team. Trong’s absence is a huge loss to the national team whose coach Park Hang-seo considers him a key player in the back. After the 2018 AFF Cup, Trong suffered a foot injury and could not play for Vietnam in the 2019 Asian Cup. After treating his injury in South Korea, Trong came back to play for Hanoi FC. Now he will have to go back to South Korea for treatment. Vietnamese players hold up Trong's number 21 jersey up after their … [Read more...] about Vietnamese defender to miss SEA Games, World Cup qualifiers due to injury