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Int’l media hail Vietnam’s efforts in AFC Asian Cup quarterfinals

Although Vietnam’s journey at the ongoing 2019 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup has now ended following a 0-1 defeat to Japan on January 24, the national team and goalkeeper Dang Van Lam in particular earned praises from international media.

Leaving Asian tourney, Vietnam still can keep their heads high

Vietnam lost 0-1 to Japan the first quarterfinal match of the ongoing 2019 Asian Footbal Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup, which took place at the Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on January 24.

Empty seats dampen Asian Cup atmosphere

Football managers used to screaming themselves hoarse during games are finding little need to reach for a post-match lozenge at the Asian Cup - where their voices echo around sparsely-populated stadia.

Asian Cup: Midfielder Quang Hai voted as best player of Group Stage

The Vietnamese attacking midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai has been voted by football fans worldwide as the best player of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Group Stage.

TV ad prices surge for Asian Cup quarter-final

Vietnam Television has announced a sharp price of VND800m (USD34,500) for a 30-second ad package during the Japan-Vietnam match in the Asian Cup quarter-final, an increase by VND200m compared to the Jordan-Vietnam match.

Dubai football tours for Vietnamese fans launched

Many travel companies have designed tours to Dubai for Vietnamese fans for their quarter-final clash against Japan.

Vietnam to face Japan in AFC Asian Cup 2019 quarterfinals

Vietnam will face Japan in the first quarterfinal match of the ongoing AFC Asian Cup 2019, which will take place at the Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on January 24 at 8pm (Vietnam time).

Liverpool are expected to visit Vietnam this summer

The Vietnam Football Federation is planning to invite European giants Liverpool to play in Hanoi this summer.

PM hails Vietnam Asian Cup quarterfinal qualification

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc praised the national football team’s efforts to beat Jordan to reach the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup 2019.

Vietnam advance to AFC Asian Cup 2019 quarterfinals

Vietnam advanced to the quarterfinals of the ongoing football tourney AFC Asian Cup 2019 with pride after a breath-taking shootout with Jordan in the evening of January 20 in the United Arab Emirates.

Hai among 10 best performers of Asian Cup’s third round

Football website Fox Sports Asia has named Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai one of the ten best performers of the third round of matches as the group stage of the ongoing AFC Asian Cup 2019 came to a close.

Vietnam can go through at Asian Cup, said Park

Vietnam coach Park Hang-seo said his team can still progress in the Asian Cup as they prepare to face Jordan.

Vietnam qualify for Asian Cup round of 16 in thrilling fashion

Vietnam have officially booked the last berth in the 2019 Asian Cup round of 16 with better disciplinary points against Lebanon, who had to bid farewell to the tournament despite their brilliant 4-1 victory over DPR Korea.

Vietnam Trail Marathon to start in Mộc Châu

More than 1,900 runners will take part in the inaugural Vietnam Trail Marathon (VTM) in Mộc Châu District, Sơn La Province on January 19.

Continuously delayed Ha Tinh greyhound track nears opening

The local authorities in Ha Tinh Province are seeking approval from the government for a greyhound race track in the area.

Vietnam beat Yemen 2-0, hopeful for berth in AFC Cup knockout stage

Vietnam defeated Yemen 2-0 in the last match of Group D in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup 2019, which was held at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UEA) on January 16 (local time).

Vietnamese squad arrive in Al Ain for survival match with Yemen

Park Hang-seo and his Vietnamese squad left Abu Dhabi for Al Ain on January 13 in preparation for their last Group D match against Yemen scheduled in two days’ time.

AFC Asian Cup: Vietnam lose 0-2 to Iran

Vietnam suffered a 0-2 defeat to Iran, which has been seen as the strongest team in Group D, in their second encounter at the AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates on January 12.

Iran coach cautious ahead of clash with Vietnam

Ahead of their second Asian Cup 2019 Group D match against Vietnam, Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has stated that the meeting with the Golden Dragons will not be an easy one for the West Asian representatives.