Đoàn Văn Hậu of Hà Nội FC in action during the AFC Champions League playoff match. — Photo the-AFC.comViet Nam News HÀ NỘI -- Shandong Luneng came from behind to end Hà Nội FC’s dream of reaching the AFC Champions League Group Stage for the first time after a 4-1 win in the play-off stage at the Jinan Olympic Sports Centre yesterday. Shandong Luneng progress having made the quarter-finals twice in previous years. Chances were wasted by both sides in the first half, with Zhang Chi and Roger Guedes failing to hit the target and Hà Nội FC forward Pape Omar and midfielder Nguyễn Quang Hải testing goalkeeper Wang Dalei. With five minutes of the half remaining the visitors took the lead. Ganiyu Oseni brought the ball down the left flank and found captain Nguyễn Văn Quyết near the box and his bouncing volley zipped into the far corner. The hosts came out after the … [Read more...] about Hà Nội head home after Champions League defeat
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Newcastle denied as Dubravka howler rescues Wolves
Viet Nam News Football WOLVERHAMPTON — Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka damaged his side’s bid to avoid relegation for the second successive match as his late howler gifted Wolves a 1-1 draw on Monday. Rafael Benitez’s side were seconds away from a valuable victory after Isaac Hayden’s first goal since 2017 put them ahead in the second half at Molineux. Hayden’s goal had come via a weak attempted save from Wolves keeper Rui Patricio. But it was Dubravka’s clanger at the other end that stole the headlines when the Slovakian allowed a cross to slip through his grasp as Willy Boly headed home deep into stoppage-time. Dubravka will be public enemy No.1 on Tyneside after his latest gaffe, which came just days after he let Son Heung-min’s shot squirm through his legs to give Tottenham a late winner. With controversial Newcastle owner Mike Ashley watching from the stands, it was a bitter pill to swallow for Benitez, who refused to protect … [Read more...] about Newcastle denied as Dubravka howler rescues Wolves
Boly heads in dramatic late equalizer as Wolves draw 1-1 with Newcastle
Boly heads in dramatic late equalizer as Wolves draw 1-1 with NewcastleThe Saigon Times Daily Wolverhampton Wanderers' Willy Boly celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates as Newcastle players look dejected at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain February 11, 2019 – PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON (REUTERS) - Defender Willy Boly headed in an equalizer in the dying seconds as Wolverhampton Wanderers snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw with Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday. After a run of three successive wins, Wolves looked like they were about to come unstuck as Isaac Hayden gave the visitors the lead 11 minutes into the second half while the home side’s attack failed to catch fire. Striker Raul Jimenez had a night to forget, blazing over the bar in the first half and heading the ball wide with the goal at his mercy late in the second. Newcastle’s record signing Miguel Almiron, the Paraguayan striker who joined from Major League Soccer side … [Read more...] about Boly heads in dramatic late equalizer as Wolves draw 1-1 with Newcastle
Aguero hat-trick fires Man City to 3-1 win over Arsenal
Aguero hat-trick fires Man City to 3-1 win over ArsenalThe Saigon Times Daily Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain February 3, 2019 – PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON (REUTERS) - Sergio Aguero’s hat-trick led Manchester City to a 3-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday and back into second place in the Premier League, two points behind leaders Liverpool. The victory put the pressure on Liverpool ahead of their trip to West Ham United on Monday. Juergen Klopp’s side have 61 points with champions City on 59 and Tottenham Hotspur on 57. City were utterly dominant after going in 2-1 up at the break, keeping Gunners keeper Bernd Leno busy as they peppered his goal with shots from distance while the Londoners, looking bereft of self-belief, did not manage a shot on target in the second half. Pep Guardiola’s side needed a positive response after Tuesday’s surprise defeat at Newcastle United and within a … [Read more...] about Aguero hat-trick fires Man City to 3-1 win over Arsenal
Man City title hopes hit by shock defeat at Newcastle
Man City title hopes hit by shock defeat at Newcastle The Saigon Times Daily Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts during the match at St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain January 29, 2019 – PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON (REUTERS) - Manchester City’s hopes of retaining their Premier League title suffered a potentially grievous blow as struggling Newcastle United earned a remarkable 2-1 comeback win over the champions at St James’ Park on Tuesday. City were far from their rampant best but a goal after 24 seconds from Sergio Aguero had looked set to ease them on their way to a victory that would have put them within a point of leaders Liverpool. Instead, Newcastle, who have been labouring just above the relegation zone, hit back in the most unlikely fashion after halftime, with a goal from Salomon Rondon and an 80th minute penalty by Matt Ritchie that now elevates them to 14th. It meant an end to the fantastic start to the New Year for Pep Guardiola’s … [Read more...] about Man City title hopes hit by shock defeat at Newcastle
Mourinho’s United deliver comeback win over Newcastle
Mourinho's United deliver comeback win over NewcastleThe Saigon Times Daily Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring their third goal with Marouane Fellaini at Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - October 6, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS MANCHESTER (REUTERS) - With manager Jose Mourinho’s job reportedly on the line, Manchester United finally discovered their missing spirit to battle back from two goals down to beat Newcastle United 3-2 at Old Trafford on Saturday. A 90th-minute winner from Alexis Sanchez, one of the major disappointments of this season, completed the comeback which should ease the pressure on Mourinho. United were staring at a fifth straight game without a win, in all competitions, after Newcastle scored twice in the opening ten minutes. And although Mourinho’s side were chaotic and disjointed for much of their response, three goals in the final 20 minutes were a powerful response from a team that had looked on the ropes. Newcastle took … [Read more...] about Mourinho’s United deliver comeback win over Newcastle
Newcastle suffer early League Cup exit, Everton roll on
Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest at the League Cup on Wednesday. — Photo newsline.comViet Nam News Football LONDON — Newcastle’s miserable start to the season suffered another blow with a dramatic late 3-1 defeat to Championship side Nottingham Forest on Wednesday to crash out of the League Cup at the second round. There was no such strife for Premier League high flyers Everton and Watford, who continued their unbeaten starts to the campaign with victories over Rotherham and Reading respectively to make round three. Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez had been fiercely criticised for his negative approach in defeat to Chelsea on Sunday that left the Magpies with just one point from their opening three league games. Benitez made seven changes for the visit to the City Ground but those coming in did their case little good as Daryl Murphy headed the hosts in front inside two minutes. That looked like being enough for Forest, until Salomon Rondon registered his first … [Read more...] about Newcastle suffer early League Cup exit, Everton roll on
Sarri shocked by Benitez’s negative Newcastle
Viet Nam News Football NEWCASTLE — Maurizio Sarri joined the chorus of disapproval for the negative tactics employed by Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez as Chelsea won 2-1 at St James’ Park on Sunday. Sarri said he was stunned by the Benitez’s defensive approach as Newcastle put nine men behind the ball and played with one striker, despite being the home side. "We knew that it would be a difficult game for us, and every team that comes here," Sarri said. "But it has been more difficult because in Italy I never saw Rafa play with five defenders at the back," said Sarri, who arrived in the summer after leaving a job at Napoli where he had succeeded Benitez. "It meant we needed to move the ball very fast." Others were even more scathing of Benitez after Newcastle enjoyed less than 20 per cent of the possession. Former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp, working for Sky Sports, said: "I don’t buy into those tactics. If you’re going to Manchester City, against … [Read more...] about Sarri shocked by Benitez’s negative Newcastle
Winners and losers from the Premier League transfer window
After the transfer deadline for Premier League clubs to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season passed on Thursday (Aug 9), AFP Sport looks at who enjoyed the best and worst of the transfer window: Missing piece? Alisson Becker is expected to help Liverpool provide a title challenge. (AFP/MANAN VATSYAYANA) WINNERS Liverpool In their quest to end a 29-year wait to win the title, Liverpool weren't just the biggest spenders, but got their business done early and improved the key areas of Jurgen Klopp's squad that needed strengthening. Two calamitous errors from Loris Karius in losing the Champions League final to Real Madrid in May made it clear an upgrade was needed in goal and €72.5 million (US$84 million) were splashed on Alisson Becker from Roma in a short-lived world-record fee for a goalkeeper. Fabinho and Naby Keita will add extra dynamism and depth to the midfield, while Xherdan Shaqiri offers better back-up to the prolific front three of Sadio Mane, … [Read more...] about Winners and losers from the Premier League transfer window
Walcott downs Newcastle to boost under-fire Allardyce
Viet Nam News LIVERPOOL — Theo Walcott did his best to boost Sam Allardyce’s approval rating as the Everton winger clinched a 1-0 win against Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday. Allardyce has been under fire for Everton’s dour style of play since he was hired in November and fans called for his dismissal following a draw at struggling Swansea City in their previous match. The pressure on the former England manager was increased by his own club last week when Everton took the curious decision to send a survey to a group of supporters asking them to rate his performance on a scale of zero to 10. Toffees chairman Bill Kenwright apologised for a gaffe that added to the perception Allardyce is on borrowed time with Everton. Against that troubled backdrop, Allardyce -- who has lifted Everton away from the relegation zone in his brief reign -- couldn’t afford to see his side’s winless run extend to four matches against the club that sacked him … [Read more...] about Walcott downs Newcastle to boost under-fire Allardyce