Free-scoring Iraq hope to emulate their heroes of 2007 by going all the way at the Asian Cup after storming through the group stage with three wins from three. Having sprung a shock by beating Japan, Iraq celebrated finishing top of Group D with a last-minute 3-2 win over 10-man …
Read More »Japan primed for early showdown with Asian Cup heavyweights
Hajime Moriyasu warned his Japan team “have to be ready” to face the Asian Cup’s best sides after setting up a possible last-16 showdown with South Korea on Wednesday. Ayase Ueda struck in each half to go with a late Indonesia own goal for a 3-1 win in Doha and …
Read More »Việt Nam aims for best performance in Asian Cup’s last match
Football Philippe Troussier (centre) and his players at the January 22 at the Al Ryan Stadium. Việt Nam will play Iraq in the Asian Cup Group D’s last match today. — Photo courtesy of VFF HÀ NỘI — Philippe Troussier has asked his team not to give up, and Vietnamese …
Read More »Runners explore Huế’s beauty and cuisine through Tây Lộc Discover Run
Running Nguyễn Văn Cảm about to cross the finish line of the first Tây Lộc Discovery Run’s men’s 10km category. Photos of organisers HUẾ — Nguyễn Văn Cảm and Nguyễn Thị Tuyết May won the Tây Lộc Discovery Run 2024 on January 21 in Huế City, Thừa Thiên-Huế Province. In its …
Read More »Vietnam loses 2-3 to Iraq in Asian Cup match
Vietnam bid farewell to Asian Cup with a 2-3 defeat to Iraq after conceding in the last minute of the game. Iraq and Vietnam created a dramatic and emotional game for the fans. After the first 15 minutes without a chance, Vietnam got the ball into the net after Zaid …
Read More »Asian Cup: Vietnam 1-2 Iraq
Iraq took a 2-1 lead over Vietnam with a powerful header goal by striker Aymen Hussein, who soared above all Vietnamese defenders Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated 88′ Hussein almost scored again as his header was just a few inches away from goal. 83′ Hussein …
Read More »Asian Cup: Vietnam 1-0 Iraq
Vietnam led Iraq 1-0 after the first half with a goal by Bui Hoang Viet Anh but were down to 10 men after Khuat Van Khang’s red card. Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated 45’+6 End of first half Vietnam led Iraq 1-0 after the first …
Read More »Asian Cup: Iraq vs Vietnam
In their concluding match at this year’s Asian Cup, Vietnam faced off against Iraq, marking their exit from the tournament. The match kicked off at 6:30 p.m. (Hanoi time). Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated 16′ No goal for Vietnam Iraq’s Zaid Tahseen scored an own …
Read More »Japan give goalkeeper ‘full support’ after racist abuse
Zion Suzuki has “the full support” of Japan’s squad at the Asian Cup after the goalkeeper was racially abused online, their coach said on Tuesday. The 21-year-old Suzuki, whose father is Ghanaian-American and mother Japanese, said he had been racially abused on social media following Japan’s shock 2-1 defeat to …
Read More »Course records broken on blossom filled trails of Việt Nam Trail Marathon
Valentin Orange celebrates winning the men’s 70km race at the Việt Nam Trail Marathon 2024. — Photos courtesy of the organiser Marathon MỘC CHÂU — Valentin Orange from France finished first in the men’s 70km race at the Việt Nam Trail Marathon (VTM) in Mộc Châu District, Sơn La …
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