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Quảng Ninh; Hải Phòng, Hà Nội T&T in virtual final

Sài Gòn FC drew with Coal Quảng Ninh 0-0 yesterday in the 20th round of the V-League.

Thắng ngược Hà Nội T&T, Hải Phòng (phải) giữ vững ngôi đầu

The first half was sluggish with few clear-cut opportunities for either side.

In 17th minute Văn Ngọ of Sài Gòn hit the Quảng Ninh’s crossbar.

In the second half, the two teams continued to miss chances.

Quảng Ninh goalkeeper Tuấn Linh saved in the 56th minute from striker Duy Long of Sài Gòn.

Quảng Ninh’s best chance came in the 79th minute when striker Mạc Hồng Quân stole the ball, but his effort was saved by Sài Gòn’s goalkeeper.

Hải Phòng versus Hà Nội T&T is the match to watch in Round 20 of the V. League, which Malaysian referee Muhammad Nazmi bin Nasaruddi will officiate.

It is being labelled the tournament ‘final’ because Hải Phòng are the league’s top team and Hà Nội T&T are the runners-up.

Hải Phòng will have the advantage of playing on home turf but their key foreigners Stevens and Fagan will be missing from the line-up as they have been banned.

According to statistics, Hải Phòng have not won over Hà Nội T&T in the last five years in any local competitions. They have lost 11 and drawn 2 matches.

On the other side, Hà Nội T&T are in a good mood after three wins in a row, and they have their best formula in place, which today includes top scorer Hoàng Vũ Samson.

Hà Nội T&T have 35 points, two less than Hải Phòng. A win over Hải Phòng will push them to the top of the ranking.

The match between Sông Lam Nghệ An and FLC Thanh Hóa is a contest between football clubs of two neighbouring provinces.

Thanh Hóa will try to enter the top three as they have one point less than third-placed SHB Đà Nẵng.

Former champions Sông Lam Nghệ An are struggling at the bottom half of the ranking when there are still seven rounds to go.

Hoàng Anh Gia Lai and Becamex Bình Dương were in different situations at the beginning of the tournament. Becamex Bình Dương was set to defend their title while Hoàng Anh Gia Lai tried to avoid relegation.

Now, Becamex Bình Dương are at No. 9 and are faced with the risk of losing their crown. Hoàng Anh Gia Lai are at No 12 and running away from the SOS area.

They will play each other in Pleiku City this weekend.

Elsewhere, Cần Thơ will welcome Sanna Khánh Hòa; SHB Đà Nẵng will host Quảng Nam at the Chi Lăng Stadium; Long An in an attempt to escape their second-to-bottom place will visit Đồng Tháp, who need to win at least five out of the seven matches to avoid relegation.

 

Ho Chi Minh to win football prize in national Phu Dong Sport Games

The Ho Chi Minh City male football team has an excellent comeback to trounce the best prize of football in national Phu Dong Sport Games

TP.HCM đăng quang môn bóng đá Nam Hội khỏe phù đổng.

Ho Chi Minh City football team

After Binh Duong had been crossed out final game, Ho Chi Minh City football team was chosen to replace against Nghe An in final game.

In the morning of morning August 10th, management board had met players to encourage them before game.Head coach Nguyen The An was not allowed directly however ho chi minh players showed a good performance against Nghe An. Nghe An had an opening score in first half after a fine kick. However game was equalized within five last minutes of game. Then Ho Chi Minh team won 5-3 in the penalty shoots to win the title.

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Manchester United complete signing of Paul Pogba

French superstar Paul Pogba on Tuesday (Aug 9) completed a sensational return to Manchester United from Juventus for a reported world record fee.

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United said Pogba had signed a five-year contract but did not give the fee which British media have put at 89 million pounds ($116.4 million, 105 million euros).

That would see the 23-year-old eclipse the 85 million pounds Real Madrid paid Tottenham Hotspur for Gareth Bale in 2013.

“This is the right club for me to achieve everything I hope to in the game,” said Pogba.

The 23-year-old moved to Italy from Old Trafford on a free transfer in 2012.

“I am delighted to rejoin United. It has always been a club with a special place in my heart and I am really looking forward to working with (United manager) Jose Mourinho,” added Pogba.

Mourinho has been tasked with bringing back the glory days to the 20-time English champions after three lean years since Alex Ferguson’s retirement.

And the former Chelsea boss believes Pogba can inspire United’s revival.

“He has the chance to be at the heart of this club for the next decade and beyond,” said Mourinho.

“Paul is one of the best players in the world and will be a key part of the United team I want to build here for the future. He is quick, strong, scores goals and reads the game better than many players much older than he is.”

Pogba made just seven appearances during his previous spell at the club as a teenager, but returns as one of the world’s most famous players after winning four consecutive Serie A titles and leading France to the Euro 2016 final.

“Thanks @juventusfc and all Juventini. Goodbye means nothing, it is the time we spent together that matters,” Pogba posted on his official Twitter account.

United brought the long-running transfer saga to an end in the early hours of the morning UK time.

Pogba will become United’s fourth close-season signing after Ivorian centre-back Eric Bailly, Armenian playmaker Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Mourinho’s reign got off to a successful start on Sunday as Ibrahimovic scored the winner in a 2-1 victory over Premier League champions Leicester City in the Community Shield.

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Juventus approve Pogba medical at Man Utd

France midfielder Paul Pogba’s transfer to Manchester United moved a step nearer on Sunday as Juventus granted him permission to undergo a medical.

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“Yes, Pogba has been authorised to undergo a medical in Manchester,” a Juventus spokesman told AFP.

The 23-year-old — who left United for virtually nothing four years ago — was not with the Juventus squad in London for a friendly with West Ham on Sunday.

Media reports said the French international had already arrived in Manchester, north-west England.

The fee for the transfer is expected to exceed £100 million ($130.4 million, 117.7 million euros) for a player who was able to leave United for just £800,000 in 2012.

His arrival for what would be a world record fee would secure the four signings new United manager Jose Mourinho had set his sights on when he replaced Louis van Gaal at the end of last season.

Pogba would join young Ivorian defender Eric Bailly, Armenian international Henrikh Mkhitaryan and veteran Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in arriving at Old Trafford this summer.

FA Cup holders United face champions Leicester City in the season-opening Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday.

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Five highlights of V-League 2016 Round 19

The Toyota V-League 2016 Round 19 last weekend took place along with a range of entertaining matches, witnessing talented individuals raise the stakes to help their home teams earn a win. Let’s look back at the most notable events of Round 19.

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Van Toan ‘fires’, Hoang Anh Gia Lai trounce FLC Thanh Hoa 3-1

After the best players of Gia Lai – Cong Phuong, Tuan Anh, and Xuan Truong – left to play abroad, striker Van Toan has consecutively played poorly in this year’s V-League. However, in the last round, Toan scored after nearly 1,500 minutes without a goal, helping Gia Lai score an impressive 3-1 win again championship candidate FLC Thanh Hoa at Pleiku Stadium. In addition to Toan’s goal, Hong Duy and Ming Vuong also contributed two goals to their home team’s victory.

Gaston Merlo makes a milestone at V-League with 100 goals

Argentine striker Gaston Merlo has reached a milestone of 100 goals while playing for SHB Da Nang. His 100th goal was netted in a clash with Hanoi T&T last weekend. The spectacular kick by Merlo could not help his home team earn a point at Chi Lang Stadium but helped him along with Cong Vinh of Becamex Binh Duong and Hoang Vu Samson from Hanoi T&T set a record at V- League of reaching 100 goals (Cong Vinh 116 goals, Samson 123 goals). Currently, Merlo and Samson are in a tie for the top scorer title; both have scored 14 goals after 19 rounds.

Hai Phong impressively regain top spot

Despite being behind right from the first minutes at Go Dau Stadium, guests Hai Phong’s great determination helped the V-League first-leg champion come from behind to impressively beat hosts Becamex Binh Duong 3-1. In addition to a goal from Van Thang, the most impressive player in the port city team’s squad was Dinh Bao with a double. Earning three points in the game at Go Dau, Hai Phong officially regained the No. 1 position with 37 points, followed by Hanoi T&T 36 points and SHB Da Nang with 34 points.

Long An likely to be in play-off match to escape relegation

Losing 1-2 to direct competitors for a stay in the V-League Song Lam Nghe An, Long An are facing a range of difficulties this season. Finishing up empty-handed at home to Nghe An while Gia Lai surprisingly defeated Thanh Hoa 3-1, Long An are more likely be in the play-off as the season will close after only seven rounds.

Cong Vinh scores again, Becamex Binh Duong lose at home

For a long time football fans did not cheer on Cong Vinh’s efforts in the V-League 2016. Although Vinh brought a great advantage for Becamex Binh Duong against Hai Phong with an opener, the joy of their home fans did not last long, as Hai Phong trounced the hosts 3-1 after 90 minutes.

Source NDN