With the AFC Women’s U19 Championship fast approaching, the-afc.com has picked a player from each competing nation to watch in Nanjing, China, with Vietnamese defender Nguyen Thi Minh Anh among them. Nguyen Thi Minh Anh (No 5). — Photo plo.vn Anh, Viet Nam’s captain, led the team to wins over Iran and India at home in the two-game qualifying campaign after the Philippines withdrew. She was in the frame for selection to the senior side’s gold-medal-winning SEA Games run in Malaysia in August but just missed out. The championship will be held on October 15-28. Viet Nam are in Group B alongside Japan, South Korea and Australia, while Group A includes China, North Korea, Thailand and Uzbekistan. Viet Nam open up against Japan on October 16, face South Korea on October 19 and take on Australia on October 22. Viet Nam’s coach Vu Ba Dong 23-player squad have trained for nearly a month to … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s player named in AFC’s list of players to watch
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VBA’s top two teams lose, no change in ranking
The Viet Nam Basketball Association League rankings remained unchanged after two matches of the leading teams on Saturday. Hanoi Buffaloes’ Nguyen Phu Hoang tries to steal a ball from Nguyen Huynh Hai of Saigon Heat during their VBA match on Saturday in Hanoi. No 1 Thang Long Warriors suffered a loss after three wins in a row, losing 87-90 to Cantho Catfish on their home turf of Hanoi National University of Education’s Gymnasium. The second-placed Saigon Heat were defeated 64-72 by Hanoi Buffaloes, although they had the advantage of playing on the homeground and supporters at the Canadian International School (CIS) Arena in HCM City. The Buffaloes lost to the Heat in their two meets previously this season. They came to the CIS Arena for revenge, and they did a good job. The Heat displayed better performance in the first two quarters, winning 20-14 and 33-28, respectively. Things changed in the next … [Read more...] about VBA’s top two teams lose, no change in ranking
Rooney rides to Everton’s rescue
LONDON: Wayne Rooney came to Ronald Koeman's rescue as the Everton striker's last-gasp penalty salvaged a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Sunday. Everton's English striker Wayne Rooney appeals for a free kick during the English Premier League match against Brighton and Hove Albion in Brighton, southern England on October 15, 2017 AFP/Ben STANSALL Everton boss Koeman was on the brink of another damaging defeat after Anthony Knockaert put Brighton ahead eight minutes from full-time at the Amex Stadium. But Brighton captain Bruno was penalised for fouling Dominic Calvert-Lewin in stoppage-time and Rooney stepped up to score the crucial equaliser. While Koeman will be relieved to avoid a fifth defeat in Everton's last six Premier League games, the Toffees once again looked poor for long periods and remain without an … [Read more...] about Rooney rides to Everton’s rescue
Federer beats great rival Nadal to win Shanghai Masters
SHANGHAI: Roger Federer got one over his old rival Rafael Nadal to win the Shanghai Masters 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday in a showdown between the two best players on the planet. Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a return against Rafael Nadal of Spain during their men's singles final match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 15, 2017. AFP/Chandan KHANNA It was a 94th title for the Swiss legend, drawing him level with the great Ivan Lendl, and closes the gap on world number one Nadal at the top of the rankings as the season reaches its conclusion. In-form Nadal was ahead in their overall record down the years, with 23 wins to Federer's 14, but he was up against it almost right away. Number two Federer put Nadal under the cosh immediately on the Spaniard's serve, breaking him in the first … [Read more...] about Federer beats great rival Nadal to win Shanghai Masters
Suarez earns Barca point at Atletico, Ronaldo rescues Real
MADRID: Luis Suarez saved Barcelona's unbeaten La Liga record this season by salvaging a 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid on Saturday (Oct 14) in a match laced with political tension amid Catalonia's drive for independence. Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo looks on during their Spanish league match against Getafe CF in Getafe on Oct 14, 2017. (Photo: AFP/Oscar Del Pozo) Saul Niguez's spectacular strike had given Atletico an early advantage. However, Barca's dominance for large spells paid off when Suarez finally got the better of the outstanding Jan Oblak to level nine minutes from time. "Everyone knows Atletico defend very well and have a great goalkeeper, but we did enough to believe we deserved more in the second half," said Suarez. A share of the points allows Real Madrid to move up to second, five … [Read more...] about Suarez earns Barca point at Atletico, Ronaldo rescues Real
Manchester United held at Liverpool as Mourinho parks bus
LIVERPOOL: Manchester United ceded the initiative in the Premier League title race after drawing 0-0 with arch foes Liverpool in a drab game at Anfield on Saturday (Oct 14). Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum (left) vies with Manchester United's Phil Jones during their English Premier League match at Anfield in Liverpool on October 14, 2017 AFP/Paul ELLIS Despite his side having previously matched leaders Manchester City stride for stride, United manager Jose Mourinho resorted to familiar spoiling tactics that meant his team registered just one shot on target. Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool have now won just once in eight matches, but this was a brighter showing on a balmy Merseyside afternoon, with Joel Matip and Emre Can going close either side of half-time. The second successive goalless draw between the … [Read more...] about Manchester United held at Liverpool as Mourinho parks bus
Vietnam chess prodigy earns draw with UK Grandmaster
Tran Minh Thang (right) and his elder brother Tran Tuan Minh The 52-year old Grandmaster Nigel Short is the No.1 seed in the world with an Elo rating of 2698 while the 11th seed Minh Thang has a rating of 2352. In the first two matches, both players took the lead in their groups and subsequently met in the third match. Minh Thang achieved a draw in the match with the Grandmaster to gain 2.5 points. Other Vietnamese players taking part in the tournament include Tran Tuan Minh (Elo rating of 2558), and Nguyen Duc Hoa (Elo rating 2499). This year’s tournament opened on October 11 and has attracted the participation of 51 chess prodigies from six nations around the world, it runs until October 19. … [Read more...] about Vietnam chess prodigy earns draw with UK Grandmaster
Monaco beaten by late Lyon thunderbolt
PARIS: Nabil Fekir's last-gasp free-kick delivered three crucial points to Lyon in Ligue 1 on Friday (Oct 13) as their captain sealed a 3-2 home win over champions Monaco. Lyon's French forward Nabil Fekir (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Lyon and Monaco on Oct 13, 2017 at the Groupama stadium in Decines-Charpieu, France. (Photo: AFP/Jean-Philippe Ksiazek) The defeat of the second-placed southerners offers Paris Saint-Germain the chance to climb six points clear at Dijon on Saturday. Lyon, who last won the title in 2008, climbed to third after back-to-back 3-3 draws. With an eye on their Champions League game at home to Besiktas on Tuesday Monaco had rested key striker Radamel Falcao who had scored 12 goals in eight league games but played for … [Read more...] about Monaco beaten by late Lyon thunderbolt
Thach Kim Tuan wins 56kg category at national weightlifting event
Southeast Asian Games gold medalist Thach Kim Tuan defeated Tran Le Quoc Toan to win three gold medals at the men’s 56kg category of the National Weightlifting Championship. Thach Kim Tuan performs at the National Weightlifting Championship in HCM City on October 12. — Photo mediacdn.vn At the championship, which opened in HCM City on October 12, Tuan of HCM City lifted 122kg to take the gold medal in snatch, while Toan of Da Nang bagged the silver medal with 118kg. In clean and jerk, Tuan won the gold medal with his lift of 150kg, while Toàn got the silver medal with 149kg. In total lift, Tuan went for gold with 272kg, while Toàn was the runner-up with 267kg. Hanoian Lai Gia Thanh won two bronze medals in this division, with 147kg in clean and jerk and 263kg in total lift. In the women’s 48kg category, Vuong Thi Huyen of Hanoi won three gold medals in snatch, clean and jerk and total … [Read more...] about Thach Kim Tuan wins 56kg category at national weightlifting event
Tuan wins men’s singles national title
VietNamNet Bridge – Pham Minh Tuan won the men’s singles title at the National Tennis Championship, which wrapped up at Phu Tho Tennis Club in HCM City yesterday. Pham Minh Tuan. — Photo plo.vn Tuan of Da Nang beat Trinh Linh Giang of Becamex Binh Duong 6-3, 6-4 in the final to take the title. It is the third time in a row that Tuan has won this category. Earlier, Tuan was eliminated in the men’s doubles and team events. In the mixed doubles category, Tran Thanh Hoang and Nguyen Tu Kim Ngan of the Military team triumphed following Le Quoc Khanh of HCM City, who paired with Tran Thi Tam Hao, who had to stop the match shortly after it began due to problems with a recurring injury. Despite boasting a great number of tennis talents, hosts HCM City left the event without any gold medals. VNS … [Read more...] about Tuan wins men’s singles national title
