Dinh Trong may attend SEA Games 2019; Hanoi drops points against Ho Chi Minh City

"Doctor Choi Ju-young said that Tran Dinh Trong's recovery process is going well. "It may only take him 4 months to recover, and he is completely capable of participating in the 2019 SEA Games," Hanoi Club Executive Director Nguyen Quoc Tuan shared withVnExpressmorning of July 26

Dinh Trong tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left leg when Hanoi drew 0-0 at HAGL on May 31. The 1997-born midfielder then underwent surgery in Singapore on June 25 and returned to Vietnam to rehabilitate at the PVF Center under the supervision of Dr. Chi Ju-young, a close friend of Coach Park Hang-seo.

Hanoi dropped the victory

With only seconds left in the match, Hanoi FC let the home team Ho Chi Minh City equalize 2-2, thereby missing the opportunity to take the top spot in V.League after 18 rounds.
True to the nature of the "final" match that decides the top spot in V.League taking place on the afternoon of July 26, the two clubs entered the match cautiously.
The deadlock was broken in the 31st minute when Van Cong fouled Huynh Kesley in the penalty area. The home team's striker wearing number 77 took advantage to score from the 11th spot, helping Ho Chi Minh City FC take the lead.

Huynh Kesley Alves helped the home team take the lead.

The turning point of the match came at the beginning of the second half, the home team TP.HCM was reduced to 10 men after Do Van Thuan was sent off. Taking advantage of the numerical advantage, the defending V.League champions pushed up their attack and equalized in the 63rd minute after a moment of brilliance from Quang Hai.
Just 5 minutes later, the capital team's fans had another chance to celebrate when Van Quyet assisted Pape Omar to score from close range, helping Hanoi FC take the lead 2-1.
With only seconds left in the match, Ho Chi Minh City Club equalized 2-2 after Cong Thanh jumped high and headed the ball unstoppable.

The match ended in a dramatic draw. Ho Chi Minh City FC fought hard to regain a valuable point, thereby keeping the top spot against the fierce pursuit of Hanoi FC.

Thai League adjusts match schedule at coach Nishino's request to host Vietnam

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) held a meeting with representatives of the teams participating in the Thai League 2019. The purpose was to discuss adjusting the national championship schedule to better suit the plans of the Thai national team.

Coach Nishino is the most successful Asian strategist in history at the Olympics and World Cup. Photo: Getty.

"The 2022 World Cup qualifiers start on September 5. Coach Nishino suggested that the midweek match on August 21 be moved to October 2, but the matches on August 24 and 25 will be kept," Komchadluek quoted FAT Deputy Secretary General Phathat Supaphong as saying.

Thailand will host Vietnam at Rangsit Stadium of Thammasat University on September 5 in the opening match. This is one of three tournaments that FAT wants Mr. Akira Nishino to achieve good results. "Players who play on August 24 will gather with the team on August 26. Players who play on August 25 will join the team on August 27. Nishino wants players to have time to rest with their families after playing at the weekend. This helps players feel comfortable mentally, not under pressure when having to play for their club and wear the national team's shirt," Mr. Supaphong continued.