SEA Games football final: Millions agog as moment of reckoning nears CĐV làm nóng không khí trước trận chung kết Vietnam will play Indonesia in the final of the SEA Games men's football tournament in the Philippines today at 7 p.m. (Hanoi time). The match will be reported live. Nearly two hours before the game, thousands of fans wearing colorful wigs, headbands and red T-shirts with the golden star have gathered at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street in downtown HCMC to watch the game live on huge screens. Streets surrounding Nguyen Hue are lined with stalls selling vuvuzela plastics horns, headbands and flags. Vendor Nguyen Thu Ha, 50, said she has been in position since two in the afternoon and believes the Vietnamese team will be crowned champions. Le Thai Son, a 28-year-old fan, said he and a group of 12 other supporters will say on Nguyen Hue Street throughout the match to support the Vietnamese team. "I bet Vietnam will … [Read more...] about SEA Games football final: Millions agog as moment of reckoning nears
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SEA Games football final: Vietnam draw first blood, title hopes soar
Fans scream in elation on Nguyen Hue Street in HCMC as Vietnam scores a goal. Photo by VnExpress/Huu Khoa. SEA Games football final: Vietnam draw first blood, title hopes soar Cổ động viên ở Nhà hát lớn Hà Nội ăn mừng bàn thắng của Văn Hậu A fan leaps for joy in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District after Vietnam scores the first goal in the SEA Games final against Indonesia. Photo by VnExpress/Dinh Tung. More foreigners show their support for the Vietnamese team, sporting the national flag on their cheeks as they watch the final on Nguyen Hue Street in HCMC.. Photo by VnExpress/Huu Khoa. Foreign women are seen supporting Vietnam at Nguyen Hue Street. Photo by VnExpress/Huu Khoa. Ecleland, an American tourist, is supporting Vietnam on Bui Vien Street, a backpacker hangout in HCMC. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran. SEA Games football final: Vietnam draw first blood, title hopes soar … [Read more...] about SEA Games football final: Vietnam draw first blood, title hopes soar
SEA Games football final: Fans in raptures as Vietnam stretch lead
Do Huy Toan, father of midfielder Do Hung Dung, cheers as his son scores and puts Vietnam 2-0 ahead. Photo by VnExpress/Tat Dinh. SEA Games football final: Fans in raptures as Vietnam stretch lead Cổ động viên ăn mừng Fans scream in elation on Nguyen Hue Street in HCMC as Vietnam scores a goal. Photo by VnExpress/Huu Khoa. SEA Games football final: Fans in raptures as Vietnam stretch lead Cổ động viên ở Nhà hát lớn Hà Nội ăn mừng bàn thắng của Văn Hậu A fan leaps for joy in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District after Vietnam scores the first goal in the SEA Games final against Indonesia. Photo by VnExpress/Dinh Tung. More foreigners show their support for the Vietnamese team, sporting the national flag on their cheeks as they watch the final on Nguyen Hue Street in HCMC.. Photo by VnExpress/Huu Khoa. A fan dresses up to cheer up the … [Read more...] about SEA Games football final: Fans in raptures as Vietnam stretch lead
Historic win for Việt Nam in SEA Games football
Đoàn Văn Hậu celebrates one of his two goals. VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Linh HÀ NỘI The dreams of millions of Vietnamese football fans came true after decades of hurt and false dawns tonight, as the men's team won their first ever gold medal at the Southeast Asian Games. The U22 team made history by thrashing Indonesia 3-0 in the final at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila, the Philippines. Coach Park Hang-seo named a largely unchanged side from the team that defeated Cambodia in the semi-final on Saturday, with Hồ Tấn Tài coming in for Đỗ Thanh Thịnh. Despite the vocal support of the large contingent of Vietnamese fans at the ground, Việt Nam started slowly, though striker Hà Đức Chinh almost opened the scoring with a smart turn and volley that went just wide 15 minutes in. Ten minutes later … [Read more...] about Historic win for Việt Nam in SEA Games football
Games glory awaits Việt Nam: coach Park
Việt Nam’s head coach Park Hang-seo (right) and Indra Sjafri of Indonesia at the press conference ahead the final match of men’s football category of the SEA Games. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Linh HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam men's U22 football team are one win away from the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games’ title, and head coach Park Hang-seo says they'll be throwing to kitchen sink at Indonesia in search of glory. The final at Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila kicks off at 7pm today (Hà Nội time). In the semi-finals on Saturday, Việt Nam beat Cambodia 4-0, while Indonesia defeated Myanmar 4-2 after extra time. The final will be Việt Nam's first in 10 years in a competition Vietnamese fans are still waiting for a title. “The whole team are only one step from the SEA Games’ gold medal. Fans, training board as well as Vietnamese footballers can be proud of what Việt Nam did at this … [Read more...] about Games glory awaits Việt Nam: coach Park