By Xuan Binh  December 15, 2018 | 11:41 pm GMT+7 Nguyen Quang Hai (red) in action in Vietnam's final match against Malaysia at AFF Cup in Hanoi on December 15, 2018. Photo by VnExpress/Duc Dong Nguyen Quang Hai was chosen Most Valuable Player of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018, which ended Saturday with Vietnam as champions. In the eight matches that Vietnam played in the tournament, Hai scored three goals and contributed two assists that manifested into goals for the team. The midfielder received the $10,000 reward from the organizing board for his huge contribution to Vietnam’s championship. Hai, 21, is the first Vietnamese player to be named among 500 most important players in the globe by World Soccer, an English football magazine. Nguyen Quang Hai is surrounded by four Philippines players in a semi-final match. Photo by VnExpress/Lam Thoa The AFF Suzuki Cup 2018, a biennial football tournament, was played from November 8 to December 15 at different … [Read more...] about Vietnamese midfielder is best player of AFF Suzuki Cup 2018
Vietnam wins AFF Suzuki Cup trophy
Vietnam's football team pose for a photo with the AFF Suzuki Cup trophy. (Photo: VNA)Nguyen Anh Duc heated up the atmosphere at the stadium and outside when he scored from a wonderful volley inside the box in the sixth minute.Nguyen Anh Duc scored from a wonderful volley inside the box in the sixth minute. (Photo: VNA)Earlier, Tran Dinh Trong was fouled right in the beginning of the match.Vietnamese goalkeeper Dang Van Lam received a yellow card after a clash with Malaysian forward Zaquan Adha in the eighth minute.In the tenth minute, Malaysia's Mohamadou Sumareh took a backheel shot but it did not go in.Nguyen Trong Hoang received a yellow card for fouling a Malaysia player in the sixteenth minute. Tran Dinh Trong got a yellow card, a third for Vietnam three minutes later.The 44th minute marked an excellent save from Dang Van Lam as he blocked a shot from outside the box of a Malaysia player.The score was maintained until the end of the first half.Vietnamese footballers celebrated the … [Read more...] about Vietnam wins AFF Suzuki Cup trophy
Vietnam win AFF Suzuki Cup as Anh Duc Nguyen volley downs Malaysia
Vietnam won the AFF Suzuki Cupfor the first time in a decade as Nguyen Anh Duc's volley secured a 1-0 win over Malaysia in the second leg of the final in Hanoi on Saturday for a 3-2 aggregate triumph. Vietnam win AFF Suzuki Cup as Anh Duc Nguyen volley downs Malaysia, Source: Zing.vn Vietnam last won the regional title in 2008 and Anh Duc's fine first-half strike ensured Park Hang-seo's side overcame a robust Malaysia team to send the majority of the sold-out crowd at the My Dinh Stadium into raptures. Needing to score to have any hope of winning the title after a 2-2 draw in the opening leg in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, the Malaysians went behind after six minutes when Anh Duc struck. The visitors had every right to feel aggrieved, however, with talented winger Nguyen Quang Hai appearing to be offside before delivering the cross from which his teammate struck. Malaysia's Syahmi Safari, who scored against Thailand in the semifinals with a spectacular long-range effort, … [Read more...] about Vietnam win AFF Suzuki Cup as Anh Duc Nguyen volley downs Malaysia
Quang Hai named AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 MVP
Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai (Photo: VNA) Ha Noi (VNA) - Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has been named the Most Valuable Player of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018 for his significant contributions to the Vietnamese football squad’s victory at the tournament. With the title, Hai received a 10,000 USD prize from the tournament’s organisation board. 21-year-old Hai played all eight matches for Park Hang-seo’s team and scored three goals. At the second-leg final that took place at Hanoi-based My Dinh National Stadium on December 15 evening, thanks to Hai’s pass, Nguyen Anh Duc made a wonderful score in the sixth minute. The Hanoi midfielder made his debut for the Golden Dragons against Jordan in June 2017. He became a favourite among Vietnamese football fans after guiding the nation to the final of the AFC U23 Championship earlier this year scoring … [Read more...] about Quang Hai named AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 MVP
Việt Nam are champions!
Viet Nam News Football HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam capped a historic year of football success by lifting silverware in front of an ecstatic crowd in Hà Nội on Saturday. The national team defeated Malaysia 1-0 in the second leg of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup final at Mỹ Đình National Stadium, securing a 3-2 aggregate win after a 2-2 draw in the first leg in Malaysia on Tuesday. “Actually, I can’t express my feelings now, I only know that I am very, very happy. On behalf of the Việt Nam team, I thank the fans very much. With their great support, Việt Nam won big victories,” said striker Nguyễn Anh Đức. “The match today was very wonderful,” said Đức. With the support of thousands of fans at home, Việt Nam dominated the opening exchanges. Just six minutes in, Đức made Mỹ Đình National Stadium and the whole country erupt … [Read more...] about Việt Nam are champions!
Vietnam win AFF Suzuki Cup trophy
Vietnamese footballers celebrated the first and also the only score of the match. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam held the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup trophy again after 10 years after beating Malaysia 1-0 in the second-leg final of the tournament that took place at My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi, on December 15 night. Nguyen Anh Duc heated up the atmosphere at the stadium and outside when he scored from a wonderful volley inside the box in the sixth minute. Earlier, Tran Dinh Trong was fouled right in the beginning of the match. Vietnamese goalkeeper Dang Van Lam received a yellow card after a clash with Malaysian forward Zaquan Adha in the eighth minute. In the tenth minute, Malaysia's Mohamadou Sumareh took a backheel shot but it did not go in. Nguyen Trong Hoang received a yellow card for fouling a Malaysia player in the sixteenth minute. Tran Dinh Trong got a yellow card, a third for Vietnam three minutes later. The 44th minute marked … [Read more...] about Vietnam win AFF Suzuki Cup trophy
PM witnesses huge investment capital poured in An Giang
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) visits an exhibition within the investment promotion conference. Photo: VGP Speaking at the meeting, PM Phuc supposed that the province has advantages of agriculture and aquaculture production, thus it needs to actively attract investment from big enterprises to develop global trade mark on Vietnamese agricultural products. Stressing the importance of regional connectivity on the development of the province in particular and the Mekong Delta region in general, the Government leader asked the province to enhance tourism development in line with protection of cultural, historical, and religious values. An Giang is the crucial gateway to the Mekong Delta region, he said, suggesting that products made in the locality should be exported to Cambodia, ASEAN and tens of nations having signed the free trade agreements with Viet Nam. He called on more investors to pour investment in the province to make An Giang a prosperous land. The Government will … [Read more...] about PM witnesses huge investment capital poured in An Giang
Conference looks to improve cashew processing quality
Cashew processed for exports (Photo: VNA) Binh Phuoc (VNA) – Advanced technology application is put at the first line of solutions to improving the quality of cashew processing, heard a conference held in the southern province of Binh Phuoc on December 14. Attending the event, Do Thi Minh Tram, Deputy Director of the Agency for Regional Industry Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, said that Binh Phuoc, dubbed as the country’s cashew capital, should pay special attention to ensuring cashew farming is sustainable and stable. Improving management capacity and human resources quality together with diversifying cashew products, and applying clean production technology should help reduce processing costs, she suggested. According to Vu Duy Khien, director of the provincial industrial promotion and development consulting centre, the province is housing more than 134,000 hectares planted with cashew, which generate an average output of nearly 150,000 … [Read more...] about Conference looks to improve cashew processing quality
Vietnam win AFF Cup trophy
Vietnamese footballers celebrated the first and also the only score of the match. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam held the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup trophy again after 10 years after beating Malaysia 1-0 in the second-leg final of the tournament that took place at My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi, on December 15 night. Nguyen Anh Duc heated up the atmosphere at the stadium and outside when he scored from a wonderful volley inside the box in the sixth minute. Earlier, Tran Dinh Trong was fouled right in the beginning of the match. Vietnamese goalkeeper Dang Van Lam received a yellow card after a clash with Malaysian forward Zaquan Adha in the eighth minute. In the tenth minute, Malaysia's Mohamadou Sumareh took a backheel shot but it did not go in. Nguyen Trong Hoang received a yellow card for fouling a Malaysia player in the sixteenth minute. Tran Dinh Trong got a yellow card, a third for Vietnam three minutes later. The 44th minute marked … [Read more...] about Vietnam win AFF Cup trophy
Vietnam goes into raptures as AFF Cup comes home
Elation exploded across the nation as Vietnam won the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018, ending a 10-year wait. Celebrations that broke out across the nation as the final whistle blew are unlikely to end tonight. Việt Nam giành Cup AFF 2018 tại Mỹ Đình At the My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam scored an early goal to put victory virtually out of Malaysia's grasp, having scored two away goals in a first leg draw. … [Read more...] about Vietnam goes into raptures as AFF Cup comes home