Striker Joao Paulo netted a double in the 14th and 53rd minutes. The match also saw two red cards of Quang The Tai of Viettel FC and then Jermie Lynch of Hai Phong FC. The win has helped Viettel escape from the dangerous zone of the table as Viettel FC now has 13 points and secures the tenth place in the V-League table. Joao Paulo scores two goals for Viettel FC In another game, Ho Chi Minh City FC beat Song Lam Nghe An FC 2-1 at Thong Nhat stadium to continue to top the table with 26 points. Meanwhile, SHB Da Nang FC beat Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC 2-1, and Khanh Hoa FC defeated Quang Nam FC 3-2. Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about Viettel FC beats Hai Phong FC in V-League Round 11
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SHB Đà Nẵng defeat Sanna Khánh Hòa BVN
Đỗ Merlo (orange shirt) had a busy day for Đà Nẵng. — Photo webthethao.vn HÀ NỘI — SHB Đà Nẵng defeated Sanna Khánh Hòa BVN 2-1 in the V.League 1 on Sunday thanks to a late winner. The game was held at Hòa Xuân Stadium in the central city of Đà Nẵng. The hosts started the brighter and it only took five minutes for Đỗ Merlo to rattle the woodwork from long range, with goalkeeper Tuấn Mạnh beaten all ends up. The Argentine-Vietnamese striker had several more chances to open the scoring, but the teams went into the break goalless. Merlo continued his own personal duel with the frame of the goal in the second half and was unlucky to see an excellent lobbed effort come off the bar in the 63rd minute. A mere minute later the home side did get the breakthrough they deserved, as midfielder Đặng Anh Tuấn skipped past Khánh … [Read more...] about SHB Đà Nẵng defeat Sanna Khánh Hòa BVN
Que Ngoc Hai banned for one match by his own club Viettel FC
Previously, during the capital city derby of the V-League’s third round between Viettel FC and Hanoi FC, Hai’s reckless tackle floored the host’s Tran Van Kien. However, the referee, Tran Dinh Thinh, only showed him a yellow card. Fans’ discontent also exploded into Hai’s dangerous challenge. Hai (red shirt No.3) receives a yellow card after his reckless tackle to Hanoi FC's Tran Van Kien. At the press conference after the game, Hanoi FC head coach Chu Dinh Nghiem held that the Viettel FC midfielder deserved a red for his reckless tackle. Right on the morning of March 7, Viettel FC took note of the tackle and banned Hai from playing next match vs the host Becamex Binh Duong at Go Dau stadium in Binh Duong province on April 8. In 2015, Hai was banned for six months after a tackle on SHB Da Nang player’s Tran Anh Khoa, breaking the latter’s leg. Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about Que Ngoc Hai banned for one match by his own club Viettel FC
Viettel lose to Đà Nẵng in V.League 1 opener
Viet Nam News Football HÀ NỘI — Newcomers Viettel lost to SHB Đà Nẵng 3-1 in the first round of the V.League 1 yesterday. Viettel, who won the National First Division and were promoted to the national premier league last year, appeared unconfident against two-time champions Đà Nẵng. Viettel signed a number of strong players in the transfer period, including midfielder Quế Ngọc Hải, who captained the national U23 team at the AFF Suzuki Cup, Vũ Minh Tuấn and Nguyễn Trọng Hoàng, alongside foreign players Kayo Dias and Joao Paulo. However, their performance was still lacking in experience maturity. Just 16 minutes in, Victor Nirennold had the home fans at the Hòa Xuân Stadium in Đà Nẵng rocking after scoring the opener. Captain Hải of Viettel was then sent off for a second yellow card for foul in the area on Đỗ Merlo. Captain Merlo easily beat … [Read more...] about Viettel lose to Đà Nẵng in V.League 1 opener
Viettel FC to play fair and dedicatedly in new season
Though it seals maiden promotion to the V-League 2019, Viettel Football Club (FC) is very active in the transfer window. Recently, Viettel FC appointed Lee Heung-sil from the Republic of Korea as its head coach. Back home, Lee used to be the head coach at football clubs Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Ansan Mugunghwa. The Korean coach also has two experienced assistants Jae Jae-ho and Kim Gwang-jae. In addition, Viettel FC’s coaching board also includes Vietnamese assistant Nguyen Hai Bien, who made great contributions to the team’s promotion to the V-League 2019. Viettel FC's players in a training. Previously, Viettel FC successfully enrolled two quality domestic players, midfielder Que Ngoc Hai from Song Lam-Nghe An FC and striker Vu Minh Tuan from Thanh Hoa FC. Besides, the team recruited three Brazilian players: Gustavo, Kayo and De Souza. Midfielder Gustavo, 23, 1.95m tall, played for two well-known Brazilian teams Diameta and Sao Paulo. Midfielder Kayo, … [Read more...] about Viettel FC to play fair and dedicatedly in new season
Bình Dương tie with Đà Nẵng at BTV Cup
Becamex Bình Dương footballers celebrate. — Photo thethaovanhoa.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Becamex Bình Dương tied 2-2 with SHB Đà Nẵng in the second round of BTV Cup international football tournament in Bình Dương Province on Monday. With the support of fans on their home turf, Bình Dương scored the opener in the early minutes of first half. However, the visiting side roared back to lead 2-1. After the break, Đinh Hoàng Max levelled the score to 2-2. Earlier, Sài Gòn FC tied 1-1 against Hanyang University of South Korea. The annual event features three local teams and two foreign teams competing in a round robin format. The two best teams will advance to the final. Last time, Bình Dương beat Brazilian side Vasco da Gama B 1-0 to take the trophy and a bonus of VNĐ500 million (US$21,500). — VNS … [Read more...] about Bình Dương tie with Đà Nẵng at BTV Cup
SLNA easily defeats Đà Nẵng and climbs up in the table
On song: Sông Lam Nghệ An’s players celebrate after the win over SHB Đà Nẵng 3-1 in the 22nd match of V.League 1 yesterday. — Photo vtv.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Sông Lam Nghệ An (SLNA) beat SHB Đà Nẵng 3-1 in yesterday at Vinh Stadium in the central province of Nghệ An. An easy win on their home soil against the visitors saw them climb to third place in the V.League 1. After two consecutive failures at the National Cup and V-League tournaments, SLNA applied pressure from their start. SHB Đà Nẵng’s defence could only hold on for 23 minutes. From a break on the left side forward Hồ Khắc Ngọc, hit a pinpoint pass for midfielder Lê Thế Cường to slot home. SLNA continued to dominate the match. They created several scoring opportunities but covert. In the final minutes of the first half, another attack down the left flank saw Michael … [Read more...] about SLNA easily defeats Đà Nẵng and climbs up in the table
SHB Đà Nẵng’s key striker, Đỗ Merlo injured
Sebastián Gastón Merlo (No 19). — Photo bongda.com.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — V.League 1’s side SHB Đà Nẵng won’t have the service of their key striker Sebastián Gastón Merlo for at least the next two matches due to injury. The Argentinean footballer scored one goal in the 2-1 win against Hoàng Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) in the 14th round on Sunday. However, he broke his nose due to an error made by midfielder Kim Jin-seo of HAGL. As a result, the 33-year-old player will have to miss the upcoming matches against Hà Nội FC and Nam Định. Merlo is one of the best goal scorers in the national premier league. He won the league’s top scorer award three times in a row from 2009 to 2011. He also won the league’s best foreign player award in 2009 and 2011. Last year, he was granted Vietnamese citizenship and got a new name, Đỗ Merlo. Earlier, SHB Đà … [Read more...] about SHB Đà Nẵng’s key striker, Đỗ Merlo injured
Hanoi FC off to good start in V.League 1-2018
Hai Phong travelled to Hang Day Stadium with a great determination to bag the full three points, aiming to shatter the unfortunate record of suffering eight consecutive losses on Hanoi’s home field. Both teams started the match at a high tempo right from the first whistle, with the guests creating the first opportunity, as Nguyen Dinh Bao’s fourth-minute cross from the left wing unintentionally found the crossbar of the Hanoi side. Hanoi claimed control in the following minutes, producing several dangerous attacks on the away goal. Manager Chu Dinh Nghiem’s side should have gone ahead but for goalkeeper Dang Van Lam’s save from Van Dai’s tight-angle shot in the 16th minute before blocking the ball right on the goal line two minutes later. Hanoi midfielder Thanh Luong (right) is always "taken care of" by Hai Phong players. (Photo: NDO/Tran Hai) The brilliant performance of Van Lam was also the only bright spot for Hai Phong during the first 45 minutes. … [Read more...] about Hanoi FC off to good start in V.League 1-2018
Yokohama FC to play SHB Da Nang
As planned, the Japanese football club will begin training at the newly launched 20,000-seat Hoa Xuan Stadium from January 16, according to SHB Da Nang.Yokohama FC will train in the coastal city until January 23rd in preparation for the new football season in J-League 2.SHB Da Nang will play the match under temporary coach Nguyen Minh Phuong, who has been in negotiations with Da Nang for the team’s head coach seat since former coach Le Huynh Duc left.The Da Nang team won the V.League championship in 1992, 2009 and 2012, but ranked 9th in the championship of 2017.The friendly match will be free for local football fans.In 2015, Yokohama agreed a one-year loan contract with Vietnamese Nguyen Tuan Anh in playing in J-League 2. Two years ago, representatives of Barcelona football school in Asia and Oceania (FCBEscola) and Manchester City Football Services had working sessions with SHB on the possibility of constructing football academies in the central city.The central city has hosted … [Read more...] about Yokohama FC to play SHB Da Nang