Viet Nam News PARIS — A defiant Joachim Loew praised Germany’s display in Tuesday’s 2-1 UEFA Nations League defeat by world champions France as he lamented "a totally unjust penalty" awarded to the hosts. Antoine Griezmann hit a pair of second-half goals, including the winner from the spot, as France recovered from falling behind to a Toni Kroos penalty to inflict a sixth defeat on Germany in their past 10 matches. The result eliminated Germany from Nations League title contention, and left them needing to beat the Netherlands in their final group match on November 19 if they are to avoid relegation from the top tier. However, Loew insisted he was "very pleased" with the performance as Germany were much improved compared to the team that lost 3-0 against the Netherlands in Amsterdam. "I’m disappointed with the result, although though I must say the defeat is different to Saturday’s," said Loew. "Not because of the result but because of the … [Read more...] about Loew defiant as Griezmann double sinks ’very good’ Germany
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Griezmann double gives France comeback win over Germany
The 27-year-old forward cancelled out Toni Kroos' first half penalty with a fine header just past the hour and then scored with a spot-kick himself late in the game to kill off the visitors' hopes of reaching the semi-finals. The French found themselves on the backfoot in the first half but did not lose confidence even when the Germans came close to a second goal. France top the League A Group 1 standings with seven points from three games above the Netherlands on three from two and Germany with one. The Germans, with five changes to the team that lost 3-0 away to the Netherlands on Saturday, had their share of chances and overall looked sharper despite their sixth defeat of 2018. Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry added much needed speed to Germany's game and the overall performance offered coach Joachim Loew some respite after recent setbacks. Germany's Manuel Neuer dives as France's Antoine Griezmann scores their second goal from the penalty spot. (Reuters) After crashing out at the group … [Read more...] about Griezmann double gives France comeback win over Germany
Vietnam’s first tissue bank inaugurated at Vietnam – Germany Hospital
At the inauguration ceremony (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam – Germany Hospital inaugurated a tissue bank, the first of its kind in Vietnam, on October 16. Hospital Director Tran Binh Giang said the bank is tasked with collecting, preserving, storing, and supplying tissues for medical and research establishments, as well as partnering with foreign individuals and organisations for health check-ups and treatment. As the first surgical hospital in Vietnam, the Vietnam – Germany Hospital conducts tens of thousands of surgeries each year to transplant hearts, blood vessels, and bones, which are in high demand in the country. It is expected to become a leading research and training centre on tissue preservation and stem cell transplantation, as well as transfer technology to other tissue banks which are to be set up in the future. Earlier, Minister of Public Security To Lam met two patients who underwent successful viscera … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s first tissue bank inaugurated at Vietnam – Germany Hospital
Struggling Neuer symbolic of Germany crisis
The once-partisan German media have also drawn unfavorable conclusions on Neuer's current state, commenting that the 32-year-old is the embodiment of the current crisis engulfing the German national team. Some have even demanded a change in the German goal, with Barcelona's Marc-Andre Ter Stegen mooted as Neuer's successor. Even to question the Bayern Munich keeper's position represents a seismic shift in German goalkeeping circles. For years, Neuer dominated the job. Between 2010 and 2016, the Gelsenkirchen-born star was regarded as the world's best, seen as the pioneer of a new style of goalkeeping characterised by beginning attacking moves as well as saving shots. Neuer was voted the world's best keeper every year between 2013 and 2016 by FIFpro, the union for professional footballers. But by 2018, Neuer has fallen from grace, with only two other goalkeepers in the German Bundesliga having worse figures. Neuer once was praised for saving over 80% of his shots faced. Now that figure … [Read more...] about Struggling Neuer symbolic of Germany crisis
Three killed as light aircraft hits onlookers in Germany
Fireworkers stand next to an aircraft that crashed into a group of onlookers in Gersfeld, Germany on Sunday. — AFP/VNA PhotoViet Nam News BERLIN — Three people were killed and several injured when a light aircraft crashed into a group of onlookers in Germany on Sunday, said media reports citing police. The Cessna hit two adults and a child at an airfield on the approximately 950-metre high Wasserkuppe plateau in the central state of Hesse, reported national news agency DPA. The accident happened at around 13:45GMT, in clear weather conditions, when the machine aborted a landing manoeuvre and sought to gain elevation again. Bild daily reported that another eight people had been injured, quoting local police. — AFP … [Read more...] about Three killed as light aircraft hits onlookers in Germany