Vietnamese players in a training session in Abu Dhabi on January 6 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese footballers are actively training in preparation for the match against Iraq on January 8, their first game at the AFC Asian Cup 2019 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Talking to the press before the training session on January 6, midfielder Nguyen Van Toan said the whole squad is eager for the match, saying he hopes that they will have a good game and meet expectations. He added that although Iraq is a strong team in Asia, Vietnamese players are still confident and looking forward to a successful match. As this is the leading tournament of Asia, the team respects all of the rivals. Additionally, the players have a clear viewpoint that they must not be complacent about their achievements over the past year, but stay focused to get ready for the Asian Cup. The midfielder hoped that the Asian Cup 2019 will be a successful tourney for himself as well as the whole Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Asian Cup 2019: Vietnam preparing a surprise for Iraq
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Vietnam aim to qualify for knockout stages at Asian Cup 2019: Park Hang-Seo
Coach Park Hang-Seo (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The first goal of Vietnam – the AFF Suzuki Cup champions - is to qualify for the knockout stages at the AFC Asian Cup 2019, coach Park Hang-Seo said in a recent interview to Tasnim News Agency of Iran. Vietnam are pooled with Iran, Iraq and Yemen in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup which will begin in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on January 5. The Golden Dragons will open their campaign against Iraq on January 8. Vietnam will face Asian heavyweights Iran on January 12 before wrapping up their group stage commitments with a match against Asian Cup debutants Yemen on January 16. “After winning the AFF Suzuki Cup, the fans’ expectations are high at the Asian Cup. The first goal of the Vietnamese team is to qualify for the next round,” the Korean tactician said. “To advance to the Round of 16, you have to earn at least four points. It’s very difficult to beat Iran but we will progress if we … [Read more...] about Vietnam aim to qualify for knockout stages at Asian Cup 2019: Park Hang-Seo
Vietnam forecast to cause surprise at Asian Cup 2019
>>> Asian Cup: Vietnam team to face three Western Asian rivals in “group of death” Recently, the prestigious sports network FOX Sports Asia ran an article to review the Vietnamese team and their journey at the upcoming Asian Cup, saying that the "Golden Dragons" could completely surpass Group D, which consists of two strong opponents, Iran and Iraq, and even win one of the top two positions in the group to qualify automatically for the last 16 with a top-two finish in their group. Having only participated in the first Asian Cup finals in 2007 (as co-hosts), Vietnam are in a rather tough group in the 2019 tournament, as they have to compete for a ticket to progress against Iran, Iraq and Yemen. However, according to FOX Sports Asia, with the current squad and impressive performance in the past year, coach Park Hang-seo’s side could open the opportunity to reach the Round of 16 as one of the four-best third-placed teams, according to the new format of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam forecast to cause surprise at Asian Cup 2019
VTV secures rights for Asian Cup 2019
The Việt Nam football team. — Photo thethaovietnam.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam Television (VTV) has secured the rights to broadcast the AFC Asian Cup 2019 which will take place from January 5 to February 1 in the United Arab Emirates. The Asian Cup will feature 24 teams for the first time in its history. Việt Nam are in Group D with Yemen, as well as two former champions Iran and Iraq. Apart from the six group winners and runners-up (a total of 12 teams), the four best-performing third-placed sides will also qualify for the Round of 16. Việt Nam will meet Iraq on January 8, Iran on January 12 and Yemen on January 17. Earlier, VTV also won the rights to broadcast the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 which is scheduled to take place from November 8 to December 15. This year, the Cup will feature 10 teams. Việt Nam are Group A alongside Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Malaysia. — VNS … [Read more...] about VTV secures rights for Asian Cup 2019
Asian Cup 2019 qualifiers: Vietnam hold Jordan to a 1-1 draw
Nguyen Anh Duc scored the opener to put Vietnam in front before half-time, but Abu Amara’s second-half equaliser prevented coach Park Hang-seo’s side from pocketing a victory against Jordan in their last Group C match as part of the 2019 Asian Cup qualifiers on March 27 night. Favourite striker Nguyen Cong Phuong (in red) plays a good game against Jordan The encounter was merely a dead rubber, as both Vietnam and Jordan had already booked their places in the final round of next year’s AFC Asian Cup, scheduled to take place between January 5 and February 1, 2019. Ahead of the match, Vietnam was standing at second in Group C with nine points, two behind the group leaders, Jordan. A victory would gift Park Hang-seo’s side the top spot, thus holding the advantage in the draw for the final stage. Park included seven players of Vietnam’s U23s in the starting lineup at King Abdullah II Stadium in Amman, namely Pham Xuan Manh, Bui Tien Dung, Tran Dinh Trong, Vu … [Read more...] about Asian Cup 2019 qualifiers: Vietnam hold Jordan to a 1-1 draw