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Vietnam win friendly against Philippines in stoppage time

Vietnam and the Philippines used the match as a tune-up for the 2022 AFF Championship, which will start next week. The hosts had the major share of the possession and chances but were unable to make any of them count up until deep into injury time. It was not until the 92nd minute that Van Quyet managed to evade two markers before his pass accidentally hit a Philippine player’s foot and changed direction, floating to the far post of the visitors’ goal for the win. The 2022 AFF Championship is set to take place in ten Southeast Asian host cities from December 20 to January 16, 2023. The previous edition of the tournament, which was originally scheduled for late 2020 but was pushed back until late 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, saw Vietnam, the then-defending champions, eliminated in the semifinals by Thailand, who later won the trophy after thrashing Indonesia 6-2 in the two-legged final. Singapore were chosen to host this tournament in a centralized venue, instead of the ...

Hanoi wins 2022 Vietnam National Youth Fencing Championship

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Vietnam National Youth Fencing Championship 2022 officially closed on September 28 at the Sports Gymnasium in the northern province of Hai Duong. Vietnamese sports in the regional event. Photo: VNA" src="https://media.hanoitimes.vn/2022/9/29/Daukiem.jpg" alt="" title="" style="max-width:100%;height:auto;"> Fencing is considered the “gold mine” of Vietnamese sports in the regional event. Photo: VNA The championship concluded after seven days of competition. The first prize belongs to the Hanoi team, which won 11 gold medals, eight silver medals, and nine bronze medals; followed by the Bac Ninh team with two gold, four silver, and two bronze medals; and the Ho Chi Minh City team took the third place with two gold, three silver three bronze medals. The 12th Vietnam National Youth Fencing Championship 2022 featured 127 fencers from nine teams from the major cities of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Haiphong, and the provinces ...