Filip Nguyen participates in European Cup for the first time; Saigon FC recommends 4 players to coach Park Hang-seo

Quang Hai admitted that his immediate goal is not to think about defending the championship with Hanoi FC.

After the 1-1 draw against SHB Da Nang on the afternoon of July 12, midfielder Quang Hai of Hanoi FC said that recently his team has had undesirable results and the whole team will have to lift their spirits.

"A draw away from home is not a bad result. The whole team needs to focus more on the next stage. All the recent matches do not mean anything. We will try our best to get better results in the future," Quang Hai emphasized.

Quang Hai and teammates.

"We don't put pressure on ourselves but try to focus on each match," the star of the Hang Day home team shared.

Result Tottenham 2-1 Arsenal

Arsenal played a decent game at Tottenham in round 35 of the Premier League. Unfortunately, their defense made some regrettable mistakes that allowed Tottenham to win an important 2-1 victory.

Lacazette scored a superb long-range shot that burned Tottenham's net.

Tottenham: Son (19'), Alderweireld (81')

Arsenal: Lacazette (16')

Saigon FC recommends 4 players to coach Park Hang-seo

Coach and team president Vu Tien Thanh introduced a series of students to Mr. Park as the Korean coach watched Saigon FC's 3-0 victory over Thanh Hoa.

Coach Park Hang-seo unexpectedly appeared at Thong Nhat Stadium in round 9 of V.League to watch the match of the team with an unbeaten record. Saigon FC quickly overwhelmed the opponent and secured a 3-0 victory after 90 minutes. Therefore, Mr. Vu Tien Thanh could not hide his joy.

Coach Park Hang-seo appeared in the stands of Thong Nhat Stadium right before kick-off on the evening of July 12 to watch Saigon FC defeat Thanh Hoa FC 3-0. Photo: Quang Thinh.

"Calling up players to the Vietnam national team depends a lot on coach Park Hang-seo's philosophy. I cannot recommend that they are called. Players must make a lot of effort on the field to be noticed by coach Park," Mr. Vu Tien Thanh replied after the team increased the number of unbeaten matches in V.League 2020 to 9.

The 2020 National Women's Football Cup officially took place

On the afternoon of July 12, at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center (Hanoi), the opening ceremony and the first match of the 2020 National Women's Football Cup took place.

The 2020 National Women's Football Cup has the participation of 7 clubs: Hanoi I Watabe, Hanoi II Watabe, Ho Chi Minh City, Phong Phu Ha Nam, Vietnam Coal and Minerals, Thai Nguyen T&T, Apec Son La.

The 2020 National Women's Football Cup officially kicked off on July 12, 2020.

The latest match of the first round will take place at 7:30 p.m. between Thai Nguyen T&T and Hanoi II Watabe. The next round of the 2020 National Women's Cup will take place on July 15.

Filip Nguyen first time participating in European Cup

Goalkeeper Filip Nguyen will participate in the Europa League for the first time after helping Slovan Liberec overcome Mlada Boleslav 2-0 in the play-off match.

On the evening of July 12 (Hanoi time), two Czech teams, Slovan Liberec and Mlada Boleslav, entered the play-off match for a place in the Europa League qualifying round. With home field advantage and an unbeaten record over the past four years, Filip Nguyen and his teammates are considered to be stronger than Mlada. The Vietnamese-born goalkeeper received the trust when starting this match.

Filip Nguyen helped Slovan escape a loss. Photo: Liberec.

In the 80th minute, Filip Nguyen had to show his talent for the first time when he had an excellent reflex, saving the home team from Masek's shot.

The 4 minutes of extra time did not help the away team Mlada turn the situation around and accept a 0-2 defeat. Filip Nguyen and his teammates won tickets to the Europa League qualifying round. This is the first time in 3 years that Slovan Liberec has returned to the European arena.