A team of three e-football players from Vietnam on Tuesday headed to Qatar to attend the first Asian e-football tournament held by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Feb. 1-5. The tournament brings together 20 teams representing 20 out of 24 Asian countries with national football teams participating in the 2023 …
Read More »South Korea beat Saudi Arabia on penalties to reach Asian Cup last eight
South Korea beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 in a penalty shootout to advance to the Asian Cup quarter-finals after a thrilling last-16 tie ended 1-1 after extra time at Education City Stadium on Tuesday. After South Korea’s Cho Gue-sung equalized in second-half added time to cancel Abdullah Radif’s opener, Sami Al-Najei …
Read More »Japan flak at Asian Cup ‘a sign of respect’, says coach
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said criticism of his team at the Asian Cup was “a sign of respect” as they prepare to face Bahrain in the last 16 on Wednesday. Japan have struggled to live up to their billing as pre-tournament favourites in Qatar and went through as Group D …
Read More »Last day to buy Super Early Bird tickets for VnExpress Marathon 2024 races
The super early bird ticket sale for the VnExpress Marathon 2024 in Hue, Quy Nhon, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Ha Long and Hai Phong, with the lowest prices, will end after Jan. 31. Except for the Ho Chi Minh City Midnight Marathon, VnExpress Marathon is selling Super Early Bird tickets …
Read More »Journalists banned for confronting Iraq coach at Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation on Tuesday banned the “aggressive” journalists who confronted coach Jesus Casas following Iraq’s defeat in the last 16 of the Asian Cup. Casas’s Iraq conceded two goals deep in stoppage time in a surprise 3-2 defeat to lower-ranked Jordan in Qatar on Monday. In the post-match …
Read More »Uzbekistan beat Thailand to enter Asian Cup quarterfinals
Thailand equalized in the second half but Uzbekistan quickly took back their lead, both with excellent goals. Uzbekistan started strong in the first half and quickly established dominance with constant attacks on Thailand. They also missed many chances until the 37th minute with a textbook goal. Diyor Khoimatov made an …
Read More »Asian Cup knockouts: Uzbekistan 2-1 Thailand
Thailand equalized in the second half but Uzbekistan quickly took back their lead, both with excellent goals. Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated 90’+5 Uzbekistan could have wrapped the game up when goalkeeper Khammai made the wrong pass, but the shot went wide. 90’+3 Bunmathan made …
Read More »Asian Cup knockouts: Uzbekistan 1-0 Thailand
Diyor Khoimatov made an inch-perfect pass for Azizbek Turgunboev, who scored for Uzbekistan with a simple shot in the 37th minute. Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated 46′ Second half underway Thailand made two substitutions after the break, with Supachok Sarachat and Suphanat Mueanta in for …
Read More »Asian Cup knockouts: Uzbekistan 0-0 Thailand
Thailand face Uzbekistan at the round of 16 in Asian Cup. The game begins at 6:30 p.m. (Hanoi time) at Al Janoub Stadium, Qatar. Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated 32′ The three attackers of Uzbekistan constantly switched their positions and caused many difficulties for Thailand …
Read More »Asian Cup knockouts: Uzbekistan vs Thailand
Thailand face Uzbekistan at the round of 16 in Asian Cup. The game begins at 6:30 p.m. (Hanoi time) at Al Janoub Stadium, Qatar. Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated Thailand are a surprise in this Asian Cup when they placed second in group F with …
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