>>> Hoang Anh Gia Lai cruise into final after winning penalty shootout Prior to the game, a range of difficulties were expected for defending HAGL as they faced strong opponents from a regional football power. Previously, U19 RoK beat HAGL 1-0 in their last group match on November 20. The RoK squad, which has optimal physical form and prominent strategic thinking, had not conceded a goal since the beginning of the tournament. The heavy rain at Ho Chi Minh City’s Thong Nhat Stadium caused significant impacts for both teams. HAGL struggled to break through the deadlock created by the strong defence of the guests. In the context of the situation, Cong Phuong proved his value with the opening in the 24th minutes. Receiving the ball from his teammate, the No. 10 striker made a great solo run from the midfield before delivering the ball from 25 metres into goalkeeper Son Bumkeun’s net. Spurred on by the opener, HAGL pushed on with the game and increased their … [Read more...] about Phuong’s top performance helps Gia Lai protect U21 football championship title
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Controversial penalty ends Hoang Anh Gia Lai’s losing streak at V-League
A 1-0 win over Da Nang at the V-League’s fifth round match Sunday helped Hoang Anh Gia Lai secure its first win after the Arsenal-supported academy students lost three consecutive matches. In the second half, referee Tran Dinh Thinh granted host Hoang Anh Gia Lai a penalty after deciding that its famed striker Cong Phuong was brought down by goalkeeper Van Hung. Montenegro midfielder Zdravko Dragicevic did not miss the chance with the penalty and securing Hoang Anh Gia Lai’s close win. After the match, Da Nang coach Le Huynh Duc said the penalty was a product of “imagination.” “I saw that it was not a fault by goalkeeper Van Hung. He also told me he did not even touch Cong Phuong’s foot,” Duc said. “Things could have been different if there hadn’t been the penalty,” he said. However, Hoang Anh Gia Lai coach Guillaume Graechen said the referee was favoring Da Nang. They had dangerous blocks but the referee did not give yellow … [Read more...] about Controversial penalty ends Hoang Anh Gia Lai’s losing streak at V-League
V-League 2015: Dong Tam Long An beats Hoang Anh Gia Lai 2-1
Dong Tam Long An defenders successfully blocked famed Hoang Anh Gia Lai striker Cong Phuong to defeat the Central Highlands club 2-1 in the 2nd round of the national premier league on Sunday. Both teams took turns to attack right at the beginning of the match at Long An Stadium that limited the number of spectators to 11,000, despite its capacity of 20,000 people, for fears of security problem at the round’s key match. In the 23rd minute, Dong Tam Long An took the lead with a header by Chi Cong that defeated Hoang Anh Gia Lai’s goalkeeper Van Tien. Two minutes later, the host team was rejected a penalty after its captain Tai Em was taken down and got a yellow card for opposing the referee’s decision instead. Dong Tam Long An made it 2-0 in the 79th minute with a narrow corner shot by Thanh Hai, who was sent to the field in the second half. Hoang Anh Gia Lai attacked with more headers from Darko Lukanovic but it was an easy shot from the Swedish striker that defeated … [Read more...] about V-League 2015: Dong Tam Long An beats Hoang Anh Gia Lai 2-1
Quang Ninh crushes Hoang Anh Gia Lai 3-0 in V.League match
Hoang Anh Gia Lai could not escape its bottom place after being defeated by host Quang Ninh in a V.League match Wednesday that also raised money to help flood victims in the northern province. Coach Guillaume Graechen said after the match that his players lost their confidence. “They used to make decisive passes and shots on target easily. Now, it takes more time for them to think about what they should do,” he said. Graechen fielded strong players in the match, which had been delayed for three days due to torrential rains in northern provinces. His team had to wait for several days in Hai Phong. Quang Ninh took the lead in the 17th minute with a narrow-corner shot by Vu Minh Tuan. Aiming for at least a draw to secure one point, Hoang Anh Gia Lai organized counter-attacks but a penalty for Quang Ninh in the 60th minute, after goalkeeper Van Tien brought down Quang Hai, dimmed their hope. Van Tien also got a red card for his fault. Van Toan was sent off to leave a spot … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh crushes Hoang Anh Gia Lai 3-0 in V.League match
Antiques introduced in Gia Lai
The Hanoitimes - An exhibition was held at the Central Highland Gia Lai Provincial Museum on August 23. Approximately 200 artifacts and antiques featuring Dong Son’s culture, as well as more than 100 antiques were donated by the UNESCO Club, on the Research and Preservation of the Value of National Antiquities are on display. And roughly 100 other artifacts were gathered and donated by local collectors. The club members also gave the province a map of Viet Nam, made up of 250 ancient coins dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The artifacts include farming tools, copper gongs and utensils for daily use. The exhibition will open untill September 6. Le Tran … [Read more...] about Antiques introduced in Gia Lai