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Vietnam loses to Seoul E-Land in friendly match

Vietnam’s national football team lost to the K-League 2’s Seoul E-Land 0-2 during their third friendly match in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on October 29.
Vietnam loses to Seoul E-Land in friendly match ảnh 1Vietnam’s national football team in a training session in the Republic of Korea (Source: vff.org.vn)

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam’s nationalfootball team lost to the K-League 2’s Seoul E-Land 0-2 during their thirdfriendly match in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on October 29.

The match was part of Vietnam’s preparations forthe upcoming ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018.

In its previous games, Vietnam came from behindto defeat the RoK’s Seoul FC 2-1 but lost to Incheon United 1-2.

Vietnam’s head coach Park Hang-seo fielded hisstrongest starting 11 in the first half, including goalkeeper Dang Van Lam,defender Doan Van Hau, midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai, and strikers Nguyen Cong Phuongand Nguyen Van Quyet.

The Vietnamese side had several chances to scorethe opener but failed to capitalise and fell behind in the 42nd minute throughAn Dong-hyeok following a defensive error.

After the break, Korean coach Park changed histactics and players, but Seoul quickly doubled its lead at the 49th minute.

Goalie Lam was replaced by Pham Van Cuong andstriker Duc made way for Ha Duc Chinh, but struggled to create chances goingforward.

Following the intensive training session in theRoK, Park will announce his 23 players for the AFF event where Vietnam isin Group A with Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos.

The tournament will run from November 8 toDecember 15 with 26 matches between 10 teams.

This year, the AFF Suzuki Cup will feature a newplaying format, with both home and away ties.

Vietnam will meet Laos in Vientiane on November8, Malaysia at Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium on November 16, Myanmar in Yangon onNovember 20 and will take on Cambodia at Hanoi’s Hang Day Stadium on November24. 

Also on October 29, the Vietnam FootballFederation (VFF) officially issued tickets for the matches with Malaysia andCambodia with prices ranging from 150,000 VND (6.5 USD) – 400,000 VND (17 USD).

Fans can buy tickets at My Dinh National Stadiumor at ticketonline.vff.org.vn.-VNS/VNA
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