VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s football team are aiming for SEA Games gold for the first time this year after their stunning success in 2018. U22 Viet Nam play against South Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai FC in a friendly in Hanoi on January 26. The game ended 0-0. — Photo netnews.vn The national team ended their 10-year title drought after taking the ASEAN Football Championship trophy last December. Their second title not only ignited the nation but also hope of winning the SEA Games after six decades. Vietnam claimed gold in 1959 when the regional tournament was called the Southeast Asian Peninsular (SEAP) Games, but since it changed to the SEA Games in 1977 the country’s best result has been runners-up. VFF General Secretary Le Hoai Anh said: “We understand the orters’ dream of a SEA Games gold, especially after the outstanding performance of the U23s and the national team recently. We have good players and strong support. Now we just need to prepare well for the Games.” Many football experts believe that it is time for the team to shine. “We should not set unrealistic targets. The SEA Games is within our reach. We have a talented generation and our coach… Read full this story
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