Tickets to watch Vietnam vs Indonesia are being 'screamed' at 8 times more expensive; Liverpool enters the final of the European Cup C1

Tickets to watch U23 Vietnam vs U23 Indonesia are priced 8 times more expensive

After buying back from fans, ticket scalpers simultaneously raised the black market ticket price to 8 million VND/pair for the match between U23 Vietnam vs U23 Indonesia in the opening match of SEA Games 31.

According to Bongdaplus’s records from the Phu Tho Provincial Stadium ticket sales point on the morning of May 3, as soon as the tickets left the counter, a series of fans were “hunted” by ticket brokers. Most of the fans shook their heads at the invitation to buy back tickets at high prices from the “brokers”. However, there were still some fans who were willing to immediately sell them to the brokers.

In the current “black market” for tickets, the ticket brokers have “screamed” prices 8 times higher than the listed price. Specifically, the highest priced ticket of 500,000 VND/ticket has been “inflated” to 8 million VND/pair!

Thousands of people were present at the ticket counter to wait to buy tickets to watch the U23 Vietnam match within the framework of SEA Games 31.

Currently, there is nofansNo one is willing to buy at a price that is nearly equal to the average monthly income of a worker. Therefore, many fans accept to continue waiting from last night until noon to wait for their turn to buy tickets. A fan named Hung said wearily and disappointedly: "I have waited too long for my turn. But I have waited forever and still haven't seen any sign. Maybe I hope U23 Vietnam loses. That way, I don't have to jostle and queue like this."

It is known that each fan is only allowed to buy a maximum of 1 pair/match. Therefore, in the group stage, with 4 matches of U23 Vietnam, each person will be allowed to buy a maximum of 4 pairs for 4 matches. According to records, most fans want to buy tickets with the highest price of 500,000 VND/ticket. Many people have prepared 4 million VND to buy all 4 pairs of tickets for the 4 matches they are allowed to buy.

Faced with the huge purchasing power of fans, the Organizing Committee has had to continuously announce and call for sympathy from fans if they cannot get their desired tickets. The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Phu Tho province is the ticket issuer for the Group A matches and the semi-finals of the men's football event of the 31st SEA Games taking place at Viet Tri Stadium, Phu Tho province. Football tickets are priced at 200,000 VND, 300,000 VND and 500,000 VND. The Organizing Committee had previously opened online ticket sales but the tickets were sold out on May 2.

Coach Park lets U23 Vietnam practice behind closed doors because he's worried about opponents "spying"

Coach Park Hang-seocautiously asked security forces to ensure that the training session of U23 Vietnam was kept completely private, avoiding prying eyes from outsiders.

Afternoon of May 3, the TeamU23 Vietnamhave another training session in Viet Tri on the journey to prepare for the group stage of men's football SEA Games 31.

Unlike the previous session, Coach Park Hang-seo requested that this training session be kept completely secret, avoiding any prying eyes from strangers. Security forces were present at sensitive locations and warned anyone who wanted to watch U23 Vietnam practice.

Coach Park Hang-seo let U23 Vietnam practice behind closed doors, avoiding all prying eyes. Photo: VFF

This is necessary, because the Korean strategist wants to keep secret the squad, playing style as well as human factors at the upcoming SEA Games.

Currently, U23 Myanmar is training in Viet Tri, while U23 Indonesia also arrived on the evening of May 3. Coach Park's caution is clearly not unnecessary because the above opponents can completely send people to monitor and record U23 Vietnam's training.

In addition, Coach Park also wants to ensure privacy and focus for his students, especially when they need to do their best to attend SEA Games 31, before the official list of 20 players is finalized on May 5.

Liverpool into the European Cup final after an incredible comeback against Villarreal

Despite being 2 goals behind Villarreal after the first half, Liverpool still got a ticket to the final of the European Cup 1 after scoring 3 goals in the second half.

Villarreal opened the scoring with Dia finishing from close range in the second leg just three minutes into the second leg, before Coquelin headed the ball into the top corner past Alisson, making it 2-0 and levelling the score at 2-2 after two legs.

The moment Mane raised the score of the second leg to 3-2. Photo: Reuters

After surprisingly conceding a goalless draw on aggregate, Liverpool started the second half with attacking efforts. Klopp sent Luis Diaz onto the pitch and their pressure brought goals.

Just a few minutes into the second half, Fabinho and Luis Diaz scored two goals in a row to level the score in the second leg and raise the total score to 4-2.

At this point, Villarreal had to attack again but then they had to accept the third goal when Mane easily scored from a counter-attack.

With a 3-2 comeback victory in the second leg, Liverpool beat Villarreal 5-2 on aggregate to qualify for the 2021/2022 European Cup C1 final.

Real Madrid spends 50 million Euros to buy Reece James

Real Madrid are discussing plans to sign Chelsea star Reece James for an estimated €50 million transfer fee.

Reece James scored 6 goals and had 7 assists for Chelsea in the 2021-2022 season. The 22-year-old English player can play flexibly on the right wing. When needed, he can also become a solid center-back. Reece James' versatility caught the attention of Real Madrid's sports department, who provided detailed documents to President Perez as well as Ancelotti.

Reece James.

Diario Gol reported that President Perez has contacted Chelsea to offer an initial price of 50 million Euros (about 42 million Pounds).

Thus, besides Antonio Rudiger (whose contract expires at the end of the season), Real Madrid is planning to take two of the best stars of Chelsea's defense under Thomas Tuchel.