VFF wants to welcome 20,000 spectators to watch Vietnam play China; Ronaldo scores twice to help MU defeat Arsenal
(Baonghean.vn) - VFF wants to welcome 20,000 spectators to watch Vietnam play China; Ronaldo scores a double to help MU defeat Arsenal; Cong Vinh enters the top 10 best strikers of the AFF Cup... are notable sports news in the past 24 hours.
VFF wants to welcome 20,000 spectators to watch Vietnam play China
On the afternoon of December 2, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong chaired a working session with relevant units to summarize the organization of recent matches and prepare for the next matches of the Vietnamese team in the third qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup.
At the meeting, VFF General Secretary Le Hoai Anh proposed allowing the number of spectators to watch the match between Vietnam and China on February 1 equivalent to 50% of the capacity of My Dinh Stadium, or about 20,000 people.
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Vietnam team will play at My Dinh Stadium on February 1. |
In two matchesVietnam teamagainst Japan and Saudi Arabia last November, My Dinh Stadium welcomed 10,000 spectators. Fans came to the stadium to sit apart, were instructed to follow the 5K principle and wear masks throughout the match.
To enter the stadium, spectators must have proof of two vaccinations and a negative test result within 72 hours.
To prepare for the team's upcoming match on February 1, Deputy Minister Hoang Dao Cuong directed units to make efforts to organize matches that meet AFC's requirements.
Ronaldo scored twice to help MU defeat Arsenal
MU defeated Arsenal 3-2 in round 14 of the Premier League which took place in the early morning of December 3 (Hanoi time).
With new manager Ralf Rangnick watching, Fred became the main character of the match. He made a mistake that led to MU conceding a goal in the 13th minute. However, the Brazilian midfielder made up for his mistake by assisting Bruno Fernandes to equalize at the end of the first half.
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In the second half, Cristiano Ronaldo became the main character at Old Trafford. |
In the second half, MU took the lead thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's goal in the 52nd minute, but Arsenal soon equalized after Martin Odegaard's neat finish just 2 minutes later.
In the 70th minute, Fred helped MU decide the match by winning a penalty. Ronaldo took advantage to score the winning goal, 3-2 for the home team.
Son Heung-min shines to help Tottenham close in on top 4 in Premier League
The Korean striker scored in Spurs' 2-0 win over Brentford in round 14 of the Premier League on the morning of December 3 (Hanoi time).
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Son Heung-min helps Tottenham turn things around. Photo: EPA. |
After losing to Mura, Tottenham found joy again with a 2-0 victory over Brentford. Son Heung-min became the main character of the match when he contributed to both goals of the home team. 3 points at home helped Spurs rise to 6th place, they are still 2 points behind the top 4.
After the match, journalist Michael Bridge commented: "The victory was not too satisfying, but the Spurs players are showing their full potential. Davies, Dier, and Skipp played the most outstandingly under coach Conte."
Cong Vinh entered the top 10 best strikers of the AFF Cup
Formerstriker Le Cong Vinhwas voted one of the top 3 scorers in the history of the AFF Cup.
Ahead of the AFF Cup, Asean Football recently compiled a list of the Top 10 goal scorers in the history of the region's most prestigious tournament.
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Cong Vinh is in the top 10 best strikers of the AFF Cup. Photo: VFF. |
Former striker Le Cong Vinh was voted as one of the top 3 scorers in the history of the AFF Cup. Cong Vinh scored 15 goals in the AFF Cup.
In first place is Singapore football legend Noh Alam Shah with 17 goals. In second place on the scoring list is striker still playing for the War Elephants, Teerasil Dangda with 15 goals.