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Nguyen Quang Hai predicted a challenging match when Vietnam play Malaysia in AFF Cup on Sunday. “Vietnam have faced Malaysia many times, but I still cannot give an accurate take on them at the moment. Because in each tournament and each game they will display a different approach and preparation,” …

Coach Park Hang-seo wants Vietnamese players to put victory as the main priority when facing Malaysia in the AFF Cup group stage on Sunday. “I always focus on the result, the team can play however they want as long as it’s a win,” Park said in the pre-match conference on …

Star runner Nguyen Thi Oanh set a new record in the 5,000 m race of the national athletics championship on Friday. Oanh crossed the finish line after 15 minutes and 53.48 seconds to successfully defend her gold medal. This is a new national record, breaking the previous one by Doan …

Five years after receiving a red card at AFF Cup, goalkeeper Tran Nguyen Manh has been given another chance at the tournament and is determined to redeem himself. “I’m really happy that coach Park Hang-seo gave me a chance to be in the team. I’m determined to prove myself and …

Midfielder Ly Cong Hoang Anh has been drafted back into the Vietnamese team now playing in the AFF Cup in Singapore. He had initially been named in the squad for the tournament, but was replaced by star midfielder Do Hung Dung after he recovered from injury. But that was on …

The Vietnam national tennis team will face a much stronger Dominican Republic in the playoffs of Davis Cup World Group II next year. The draw has Vietnam (66th in world rankings) facing Dominican Republic (48th), seeded second in the play-offs. The Dominican Republic will also enjoy a home-ground advantage. The …

V. League 2020 champions Viettel FC has signed a two-year deal with Geovane Magno, who played for their city rival Hanoi FC in the 2021 season. Magno will wear the number 94 jersey for Viettel in the next two seasons after signing the contract Tuesday. With a quality addition to …

Laos’s coach Vengadasalam Selvaraj conceded Vietnam were superior after his team lost 0-2 in the AFF Cup Monday night. Speaking at the post-match press conference, he said: “Vietnam did not play 100 percent in this match. They left at least five key players on the bench. The Laos players tried, …

Head coach Park Hang-seo is happy with the win of Vietnam against Laos on Monday and stays cautious ahead of upcoming game with Malaysia at AFF Cup. “I’m satisfied with the 2-0 win. Vietnam have some players who couldn’t play due to injuries in World Cup qualifiers and I had …

A 2-0 win against Laos secured defending champions Vietnam the first three points at the 2020 AFF Cup Championship. Vietnam’s two goals were scored by Nguyen Cong Phuong in the 26th minute and Phan Van Duc in the 55th. They dominated the game from the beginning, but wasted many chances, …