Coach Mai Duc Chung couldn’t hold back his emotion after securing Vietnam’s first ever ticket to Women’s World Cup after a sweet victory against Chinese Taipei on Sunday. “We are very happy. The team won as we promised our beloved fans. No words can describe the joy I am feeling …
Read More »Vietnam to make historic Women’s World Cup debut
Vietnam will attend the 2023 Women’s World Cup for the very first time after a 2-1 victory in the play-off against Chinese Taipei on Sunday. Playing in DY Patil Stadium in India, Vietnam opened the score in the seventh minute as Chuong Thi Kieu accurately headed the ball into the …
Read More »Việt Nam beat Thailand 2-0 in AFC Women’s Asian Cup play-offs
Việt Nam national women’s team vs Thailand in the play-offs of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022. — Photo the-afc.com Football By Thanh Nga NAVI MUMBAI — Following the 3-1 win of the Vietnamese national men’s football team against China in the third round of World Cup qualification, more good news …
Read More »Việt Nam beat Chinese Taipei 2-1 to secure historic World Cup spot
The Việt Nam national women’s team celebrate after beating Chinese Taipei 2-1 in India yesterday, securing them a spot at the 2023 World Cup. Photo the-afc.com By Thanh Nga NAVI MUMBAI — Việt Nam’s World Cup prayers were answered on Sunday as the national women’s team beat Chinese Taipei 2-1 in the playoffs of …
Read More »Vietnamese women qualify for World Cup for first time
Vietnam will be playing the 2023 Women’s World Cup for the very first time after a 2-1 victory in the play-off against Chinese Taipei on Sunday. Chuong Thi Kieu opened the score for Vietnam in the seventh minute by accurately heading the ball into the rival’s net after receiving the …
Read More »Việt Nam must beat Chinese Taipei for World Cup spot
Football Vietnamese goalkeepers (left) train in preparation for the match against Chinese Taipei on Sunday. Photos courtesy of VFF HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam must beat Chinese Taipei on Sunday to qualify for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Chinese Taipei’s 3-0 victory over Thailand in the second match of the Asian Cup …
Read More »Opening ceremony of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics begins
Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 4, 2022. Xinhua photo The Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games opening ceremony has started. The program is divided into 15 segments, including the parade of athletes …
Read More »‘Unique’ opening ceremony to raise curtain on Games
Performers perfect their moves during rehearsals for the Beijing 2022 opening ceremony last month at the National Stadium, aka the Bird’s Nest. Photo ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY Director Zhang Yimou says show has plenty of surprises in store The chief director of Beijing 2022’s opening ceremony has told fans …
Read More »President praises national women’s football team’s victory
Việt Nam national women’s team vs Thailand in the play-offs of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022. — Photo the-afc.com HÀ NỘI — President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has praised head coach Mai Đức Chung and members of the Vietnamese women’s football team for their 2-0 victory over Thailand in the …
Read More »Running away from the problems of the pandemic
5 p.m. The sun is about to set. The streets are filled with the familiar honk of motorbikes slaloming through the traffic. You catch a momentary glimpse of West Lake and you are thankful to see its serene waters, a welcome contrast to the never-ending concrete of the city. You …
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