Arsenal won the FA Cup; Quang Ninh fans stopped supporting the team because they thought they were betrayed
(Baonghean.vn) - Winning 2-1 against Chelsea thanks to Aubameyang's double on the evening of August 1, Arsenal won the FA Cup for the 14th time; The female fan famous for the song "Flying up to the sky is flying out" of Than Quang Ninh Club posted a status announcing that she would stop supporting the team because she felt disrespected.
Arsenal won the FA Cup
Arsenal started the game shakily and fell behind in the 5th minute with a goal from Christian Pulisic. But Aubameyang earned a penalty and equalized 1-1, before showing off his skills in the goal that made the score 2-1. The hero wearing the number 14 shirt like Thierry Henry once again delighted Gunners fans with his 14th FA Cup.
Coach Mikel Arteta's contribution is no less than that of the captain. He gradually created an identity for Arsenal, with a defensive, counter-attacking style of play. Long balls that take advantage of Aubameyang's speed became a weapon that helped Arsenal defeat both Liverpool and Man City in the Premier League. Strong teams that like to press high up the pitch are now the Gunners' favorite prey. Chelsea is no exception.
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| Aubameyang lifts Arsenal's 14th FA Cup. Photo: Reuters |
Not only did Chelsea miss out on the FA Cup, they will also be without personnel for the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Bayern on the evening of August 8. Frank Lampard and his team's chances of advancing are not high, after losing 0-3 at Stamford Bridge in the first leg.
Quang Ninh fans stop supporting the team because they think they were betrayed.
One of the most loyal fans of Than Quang Ninh FC posted a status announcing that she will no longer support her hometown team in the near future. That is Ms. Vu Thuy, a female fan famous for the song "Flying up to the sky is flying out".
"Dear brothers and sisters! So my 7-year journey with many joys and sorrows, many long trips with Than Quang Ninh must also stop", Ms. Vu Thuy wrote on her personal page.
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| Mac Hong Quan (left) and Nghiem Xuan Tu are two symbols of the mining team, sent on loan to Hai Phong to stay in V.League 2020. Photo: The Anh. |
A female fan from Quang Ninh spoke for the majority of fans of the mining team who felt hurt after the decision of the club's leadership. In the mid-season transfer window, Quang Ninh Club returned Andre Fagan to Hai Phong, and loaned Mac Hong Quan and Nghiem Xuan Tu to the port city team.
"I feel very hurt. Hurt not only because my younger siblings as well as all of us are forced to leave the home of Than Quang Ninh. Their absence makes our pride the focus of criticism. The situation is so chaotic but the club's leaders do not have any words for us fans," Ms. Thuy expressed her dissatisfaction with the Board of Directors of Quang Ninh Club.
"I don't know about you guys, but these past few days, every time I think about Than Quang Ninh, I feel neglected, abandoned, and betrayed. I also asked myself, after what our Fan Club has done for the team, do we deserve to feel that way?! Surely everyone has an answer. As for me, I would like to stop all my cheering activities for Than Quang Ninh," the female fan shared sadly.
This statement of Ms. Thuy quickly received the response of many fans.
Indonesia opposes proposal to hold AFF Cup in April 2021
Initially, the idea of holding the AFF Cup in February or March was opposed by Indonesia. The new Secretary General of the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) Yunus Nusi explained: "That is the period when we have to prepare for the U20 World Cup finals at home, the tournament starts in May. Secondly, that time is near Ramadan."
"Those are two reasons why we do not agree on the date of the AFF Cup 2021," Mr. Nusi added. On July 27, the Southeast Asian Football Federation (AFF) held its first meeting but did not reach a consensus. The meeting on July 30 proposed a date of April 2021.
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| PSSI Secretary General Yunus Nusi said that Indonesian football's schedule is busy from January to May 2021. Photo: PSSI. |
VFF Permanent Vice President Tran Quoc Tuan said: “After discussion and evaluation, the AFF Emergency Committee agreed to propose a plan to organize the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 in mid-April 2021. This proposal will be submitted to the AFF Council for consideration and approval.”
The team's training plan will also be adjusted if conditions permit, depending on the development of the Covid-19 epidemic. VFF will closely follow the plans of FIFA and AFC to always be proactive in the team's preparations for the matches in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to take place in October and November 2020.
