Womens football

Vietnamese (in red) and Thai players vie for the ball at the final on May 21. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The media in Thailand ran many articles on the women’s football final between their country and hosts Vietnam at SEA Games 31 on May 21. Vietnam won over Thailand 1- 0 in the match, freshly following which State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent their congratulations to the team. In its story, the Daily News said the final, held on Cam Pha Stadium of Quang Ninh province, was a game between equally talented teams, but Vietnam were in the lead thanks to a goal by Huynh Nhu at the 59th minute to grab the gold medal. The newspaper also mentioned the Vietnamese team’s top place in the region for seven times, including golds at three consecutive SEA Games. Meanwhile, Thailand earned the silver medal for straight three times and the gold at the region’s biggest sporting event for five times. Siam Sports reported despite encouragement from … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Thai media comment on Vietnam’s win in women’s football final

Vietnam entered SEA Games 31 as the defending champions, having won gold in the most two recent editions of the regional tournament in 2019 and 2017. In the first game, the team faced the Philippines, who have been on the rise recently thanks to their policy of importing players from countries like Germany and Japan. After Rivera Annis score d for the opponents in the 15th minute, Vietnam showed their great fighting spirit. Towards the end of the first half, Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung (number 7) essayed a volley that equalized for the host s . In the second half, Tran Thi Thuy Trang (number 15) completed the comeback for Vietnam after a great build-up play with captain Huynh Nhu. Vietnam (R) play against Cambodia in the last group game to secure the top spot. Since Indonesia dropped out of women’s football, there were only three teams left in group A. … [Read more...] about Indomitable: Vietnamese women’s journey to SEA Games football gold

In the letter, PM Chinh wrote, “I am very pleased that our country’s women’s football team has successfully defended the “queen” for the 7th time at SEA Games 31, including 3 times in a row. More than 2 months ago, when I met to congratulate and reward the women’s football team for their first excellent performance at the World Cup 2023, I wished “diamond girls” and “diamond coaches” of Vietnamese sports to achieve the highest results at the SEA Games 31 as their immediate goal. The medals of the women’s football team, as well as other sports, reflected the great sacrifice and their determination of overcoming difficulties. When the national flag is being raised, the national anthem is being played in the medal awarding moment, each of us is proud and wants to express our deep gratitude to the athletes, the coaches… Along with the Party and State, I call on organizations, individuals and businesses to pay attention to and support our country’s sports teams. I will have a meeting … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: PM sends letter to congratulate Vietnamese women’s football team

Vietnamese players celebrate their victory. VNA/VNS Photo Bảo Ngọc HÀ NỘI — State leaders have congratulated the Vietnamese women's football team on winning the gold medal on May 21. President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc praised Huỳnh Như and her teammates for their successful competition, which brought endless joy to fans throughout the country. President Phúc also praised coach Mai Đức Chung, the coaching staff, and the players for their accomplishments. He thanked the sports fans for bringing the love of sport and national pride together at Cẩm Phả Stadium and across the nation, creating spiritual strength for the "female warriors" to go through each match, especially the final, to bring glory to the country, and pride for Vietnamese women's football. Shortly after the final match, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính sent a letter of congratulations to the Vietnamese women's soccer team. PM Chính expressed his delight that the players successfully … [Read more...] about PM congratulates Vietnamese women’s football team

Vietnam's men's football team defended their gold medal with a 1-0 victory against Thailand. They kept the clean sheet throughout the Games. Indonesia won the men's football bronze by beating Malaysia in penalty shootout. Muay and diving each won five gold medals on Sunday. Vietnam also won three boxing gold during the day in three women's events. Aerobic gymnastics brought two gold medals in mix pair and group events, and esports another two. Le Hoang Phong (L) and Tran Ngoc Thuy Vi competes in aerobic gymnastics at the 31st SEA Games, May 22, 2022. On Sunday, there are 61 sets of medals, of which boxing has the most with 13. Tennis ace Ly Hoang Nam defended his gold medal after beating Trinh Linh Giang, also from Vietnam, in the final. World's number three cueist Tran Quyet Chien beat Nguyen Duc Anh Chien, also from Vietnam, in the 3-cushion carom event final to win a gold medal. Vietnam also won a gold medal each in shooting and vovinam. In the … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Vietnam reach 200 gold medals

Vietnam has won 188 gold medals so far at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, more than the total numbers of golds of second-placed Thailand, third-placed Indonesia, and fourth-placed Philippines combined. As of 3:00 pm on Sunday, the host nation had bagged 188 gold medals, 109 silvers, and 109 bronzes, according to the event's official website. Thailand ranked second with 77 golds, 92 silvers, and 125 bronzes. Indonesia and the Philippines were in third and fourth places with 62 and 47 gold medals, respectively. Vietnamese athletes claimed a total of 17 gold medals on Saturday, with the championship title in women’s football being the most notable. The Vietnamese women scored a 1-0 victory over their archrivals Thailand to successfully defend their gold medal at the tournament. The other gold medals came from tennis, diving, judo, canoeing, indoor handball, aerobic gymnastics, chess, weightlifting, and vovinam. The junior Vietnamese team are scheduled to … [Read more...] about Vietnam keeps sitting atop SEA Games medal table with 188 golds

Nguyễn Tiến Linh (9) and Nhâm Mạnh Dũng (17) celebrate after Dũng scored the only goal for Việt Nam. VNA/VNS Photo Quốc Khánh Peter Cowan HÀ NỘI – Việt Nam retained their SEA Games men’s football title on Sunday night, with a late, golden goal enough to see off bitter rivals Thailand by a goal to nil. The party began at Mỹ Đình Stadium in Hà Nội and surely went long into the night as the whole country celebrated their latest group of young heroes. The latest piece of silverware is yet another vindication of coach Park Hang-seo’s pragmatic methods, as while Việt Nam failed to entertain with their quality of play, he U23s still came away with the gold medal. Coach Park made three changes to the starting 11 that defeated Malaysia in the semi-final on Thursday, with Nguyễn Văn Tùng, Huỳnh Công Đến and Phan Tuấn Tài coming into the team. The passion of the rabid home crowd ensured the match was played in an atmosphere befitting of a final, but the quality of play in … [Read more...] about Golden Việt Nam defeat Thailand for SEA Games crown