Following impressive win over Dural Warriors in the April 13th afternoon 13-4 Thai Son Nam futsal club entered their second game against familiar component Pelindo FC (Indonesia). Though Thai Son Nam needs only a draw or 4 goals against, they would won ticket through the semi final, Coach Sergio and players had played an excellent match against representative from Indonesia who have to win in every ways. 

Playing with the most powerful line up, Thai Son Nam futsal club was very confident when dominating the game and scoring early. Pelindo was effort to control ball and they caused much difficulties for Coach Sergio and players. Having faced with of fierce resistance Pelindo (Indonesia ), Thai Son Nam unexpectedly lost 1-0 because of Ohorella’s ( 4 – Pelindo )score in 5th minute.

Losing advantage for being lead, Coach Sergio and players raised line-up highly which put pressure under Pelindo side. However, Thai Son Nam missed a lot of chances forward goal keeper Wicaksono ( Pelindo – Indonesia). At the end of the first half ,Pelindo temporarily led 1-0.

Entering the second half, Pelindo who showed that theyr were unafraid to struggle and played pesing the whole side, because they wanted to protect score. Thai Son Nam’s efforts finally were rewarded with a goal in 35th minute. In a quick penalty, Kotaro Inaba ( 7 – Thai Son Nam ) passed for Bao Quan the he lead the ball through Wicaksono ‘s ( Pelindo – Indonesia ) net. Game became more exciting because only one minute later, in front of Ngo Dinh Thuan’s goal, striker Ahmad ( 11 – Pelindo ) shot out to give TSN 2 – 1 lead.

When time passed to the end of game, Pelindo (Indonesia ) players seemed to back to protect the lead, in addition to they received more 4 yellow cards. In 38th minute, Pelindo’s Jailani was sent out because of second yellow card. Coach Sergio and players took advantage to score more. From a combined attack the striker Kotaro Inaba ( 7 – Thai Son Nam ) received ball and finished to set the final score 2-2 .

After two matches Thai Son Nam futsal club gained 4 points leading the standing table; The runners-up respectively Dural Warriors ( Australia ) and Pelindo ( Indonesia ) with 3 points and 1 point .

In the last match of Group A, GH Bank RBAC (Thailand) who is leading group A with 9 points won 4-1 over Nanling Tielang FC Shenzen (China). Shenzen Nanling Tielang FC (China ) followed with 6 points , Tainan City (Taiwan) and Pasargad FE ( Philippines ) are at the bottom of the group.

 Two matches in semifinal:

•  Monday ( April 15th )

At 15:30 pm: GH Bank RBAC ( Thailand ) – Dural Warriors ( Australia

At 19:00 pm :Thai Son Nam – Nanling Tielang FC Shenzen (China )

Minh Tu

Thanh Hoa , SLNA , SHB . Da Nang, Ha Noi T & T are standing on top of the table, certainly therefore they don’t want to lose their advantage in round 5. In contrast at the bottom of standing table, B.Binh Duong, K.Kien Giang don’t either want to last their bottoms and they need to save themselves that’s the reasonable causes for setting target of 3 points.

Thanh Hoa has been said to be “black horse” this year, Coach Duc Chung will face with a real challenge when against Hanoi T & T at home. Both Thanh Hoa and visitors Ha Noi T & T are in very good form because they are unbeaten from the beginning of this season. Thanh Hoa will certainly receive cheers from home audience, Coach Duc Chung and players are believed to impress against capital’s representative. Beside that, their neighbor SLNA also has home advantage against XT- Saigon. 6 points gap between Coach Huu Thang and the only representative from the South shows that Nghe An team is in hand a great chance for total 3 points in the 5th round.

Coach Hoang Anh Tuan has lighted up Hai phong’s hope when they have consecutive won in two recent rounds. V.Hai recently Lach Tray Stadium team (K.KG round 3, round 4 B.BD). Hosting against SHB. Da Nang at Lach Tray stadium is a pretty big challenge to V.Hai Phong. However, based on what they had done atGo Dau, fans believed that to Hai Phong “nothing is impossible” especially when Coach Huynh Duc and players are partly limping because of attendance in 3 tournament at the same time.

This is the ultimate limit for both B.Binh Duong and K.Kien Giang if they do not want to be pushed further down. B.Binh Duong’s long story has not ended, Mr. Cho’s position was confirmed to retain. That’s why, most of all audience at Pleiku stadium will concentrate on visitors’ foreign players. 1 points against Dong Nai in the previous round , HAGL returned home to face with B.Binh Duong and thinks about a win.

Only 3 points in this round K.Kien Giang could be saved out of its current bad situation. This is impossible when they beat V.Ninh Binh at Rach Gia.

Mr Lai Hong van understands well forward difficulties. Therefore, if they want to rise highly, K.Kien Giang is perhaps left an only way to save them is to have been by 3 points before the visitors.

Rookie Dong Nai are in trouble of patching up players in line-up, their win against HAGL required much exertion and depended much on individuals as Hoang Phat Thirrey. However, Dong Nai has lost two important pillars midfielder and striker Thierry Hoang Phat and Thanh Van Phan because of fine. Visting Long An with a patchwork line up, Dong Nai hoped to gain 3 points over hosting. It’s certain that , round 5 will witness the most exciting contest of the tops, but probably competition of B. Binh Duong or K.Kien Giang will promise extremely dramatic.

Dinh Vien

In April 12th afternoon, Qualifying continued with the second stage Dural Warriors (Australia) – Pelindo FC (Indonesia). 2-6 defeat against Thai Son Nam in the first day, Dural Warriors kept attacking from the very start of match however there’s still no goal.

In 5th minute, from a ball loss from Dural Warriors, Pelindo FC scored unexpectedly opened 1-0. Dural Warriors seemed so shock after this quick score, they had to rise highly but there’s no luck for them to have any goal. Entering Second half, Pelindo FC withdrew to defense and waited for opportunities. Dural Warriors in better fitness played more determined. In 25th minute, take advantage of spaces in Pelindo FC line up, Dural Warriors had scored three consecutive goals in three minutes.

With this result, Thai Son Nam (3points) temporarily leads standing; Dural Warriors (3points) is ranked at second spot and followed by Pelindo FC. In the stage on April 13th Thai Son Nam needs only a draw against Pelindo, Coach Sergio and players would also maintain their top spot and compete in the next round with one of these two teams GH Bank RBAC (Thailand ) or Tielang Nanling Shenzen FC (China ) currently share first place spot of group A.

Minh Tu

Thai Son Nam faced with a serious rival in first battle. Representative from Australia- Dural Warriors was expected to win group B’s first ticket through semifinals.

Though Australian team created more difficult situation toward Thai Son Nam from the beginning, Coach Sergio’s men had obeyed directions from coaching bench therefore Thai Son Nam’s net was kept away from any through. In10th minute, Vietnam players hold a swift counterattack toward Australian men, It’s a pity Thanh Dat (7- TSN) missed this obvious opportunity when alone facing with the goal. From that hitting post, the game was balanced, many opportunities to retaliate each other constantly was dramatically created by both. Surprisingly in 12th minute, receiving the ball from teammate, Kotaro Inaba (7 – TSN) broke through to score an open1-0. Thereupon, James Brunacci (13 – Australia) equalized 1-1 for Australia. When time closed to the end of first half , Trong Luan received ball from a middle field combination, passed defenders and then finished perfectly to Australian goalkeeper Nicholas Starr’ net, a 2-1 score for Vietnam.

Entering the second half, Thai Son Nam missed two obvious opportunities. In 31st minute, Kotaro Inaba (7 – TSN) unexpectedly brought Thai Son Nam to 3-1leading. Then, Australian’s 2-3 shortened score resulted from Australian training board’s decision to apply 5 players tactic (Power Player). Australian team continued start attack, however Thanh Dat, Trong Luan respectively scored 3 goals for Thai Son Nam in 38th, 39th and 40th minute. The game ended with 6-2 for Vietnam. Thai Lan belonged to group A had also won 7-5 over Tainan City (Taiwan) easily.

Minh Tu

Two Vietnam’s representatives for 2013 AFC Cup- SHB. Da Nang and Sai Gon Xuan Thanh have failed in 2013 AFC Cup round 4. In group H, XT Sai Gon suffered a crushing defeat against host Selangor while in Group G, though Da Nang were very determined to a home win at Chi Lang stadium, their attackers showed ineffectiveness, defensive revealed weaknesses, visitors Kelantan as a result easily to get 3 points leaving Da Nang. Coach Huynh Duc and players blamed only themselves.

Coach Tran Tien Dai arranged the strongest line-up and the whole team was determined for an away win on Selangor’s stadium, therefore Tan Truong , Dinh Luat , Tai Em , Nguyen Rogerio …were on side from the beginning. However, after 1-2 away thrashing in round 2 on Thong Nhat stadium, Malaysia’s representative understand well about visitors XT Sai Gon’s power. The well tactical preparation as well as determination, host Selangor hopefully secure 3 points, this was concretized by Kulaba‘s opening in 9th minute.

Despite having been lead early, XT-Saigon could not implemented their desired play, Selangor moved closely and followed Sai Gon players side by side in most of time. Selangor still hold their dominating in the second half when they created many dangerous situations toward goal keeper Tan Truong’s area. As a result matter, in 64th minute Foe scored 2-0 for host. To play at home and dominate visitors, Selangor quickly had the third goals from Yahyah in 73 minutes. Coach Tran Tien Dai and players’ efforts for an honourable goal-less was rewarded in 80th minute, Moses easily lead ball through net after a pass from teammate. After 1-3 defeat against Selangor, XT-Sai Gon stood still at 2nd spot on standing table.

In the remained match of Group G, SHB. Da Nang was very hungry for revenge for its0-5 thrashing against Kelantan in the first leg. Merlo, Danny, Nguyen Sa, Quoc Anh, Minh Phuong, Hoang Quang appeared in the starting lineup, this confirmed the Orange’s highly determination. SHB. Da Nang applied preemption play with many shoots from Quoc Anh, Minh Phuong and Danny without plumbing opponent. However, the first half ended with no any goal. Accepting to defend and wait for opportunity, Kelantan had many counter-attack situations that caused audience stunt.

The game was still for champion SHB. Da Nang, nevertheless when the second half passed through more than a half, Merlo, Nguyen Sa, Quoc Anh couldn’t lead ball through the strong defense. Finally, SHB. Danang had to pay for the only goal of the game from Nwakaeme in 74th minute. Looking Kelantan left “Chi Lang” with 3 points, Coach Huynh Duc and players only criticized themselves because they had wasted many opportunities. However, samely asXT-Saigon, Though Da Nang failed this game; they stand still at second spot of Group G. Doors to the next stage for Viet Nam‘s representative aren’t closed.

Dinh Vien

Under the Italian Coach Sergio’s experienced guidance, Thai Son Nam Club has consecutively progressed thanks to deep investment in Futsal. According to Coach Sergio, Futsal Viet nam has clearly developed much in recent years. However, compared with other countries in area in particular and countries all over the world in common, Vietnam Futsal is still too young. We have been trying to develop as well as orientated it to a new age.

Coach Sergio judged profession skills of Tha Son Nam among strong rivals as the team had won tickets to finals last year, Thai Son Nam Futsal Club didn’t join tournament just for fun they determined to win the highest position and motivated to larger tournaments. According to him, apart from the two fairly weak teams Tainan City (Taiwan) Pasargad FC ( Philippines ) which joined mainly for experiences , GH Bank RBAC (Thailand ) is very strong. Four teams Nanling Tielang FC Shenzen (China), Pelindo FC (Indonesia), Dural Warriors FC (Australia) and Thai Son Nam (Vietnam) are mostly same in a game. Among them the one which enter better will have more chances to win. “I don’t know how the others prepared for this championship, but for Thai Son Nam in particular If we fail, It will be a big problem due to we have spent much time prepare for it.”

Currently, Thai Son Nam club possesses an abundant and stable force. With 16 players called for this tournament, Coach Sergio Gargelli thinks that this will be the best inheritors for Futsal Vietnam. Thai Son Nam is able to learn a lot from qualified participants. It is certain benefits that we can reap when playing against stronger opponents.

Minh Tu

This afternoon (April 4th), at Panasonic Sports Complex gymnasiums (Malaysia), Thai Son Nam Club has its first battle against a strong opponent from Australia Dural Warriors. Thai Son Nam Club launches out in green outfit while the Australians in red. Under the new rules, each team is allowed to register 16 players, and only registered 14 players in competition. 

In addition, to limit violence in game, each yellow card will be charged 300 USD and 600 USD for the red card, moreover 1000 USD for those lose ID card (the member cards). During the technical meeting before game, Coach Sergio said that the whole team was ready for game this afternoon and two players injured Piquer Anton (Spain) and goalkeeper Tran Phuoc Buu would stay out.

If Viet Nam representative wins against strong teams from kangaroos country, coach Sergio and players will have more opportunities to go straight to 2nd round because he their second game will be confrontation against familiar component Pelindo FC from Indonesia (on April 13th), who was beaten 2-1 in the semifinal of

2012 area qualifying by coach Sergio and players at Phu Tho gymnasiums (HCM). Therefore this afternoon game is very important, promising attractive and dramatic for the next stages. Coach Sergio said that despite meeting two strong opponents from the first round, Thai Son Nam would do its best to win a ticket to the finals.

According to experts, participants are powerful and well-invested from bosses when their squad include many national players as well as the foreign players from countries which have strong Futsal movements such as: Brazil, Spain, Iran, Japan…They will struggle in round, then four top teams will be selected to semi-final, in semi-final they will knockout together for two tickets to final in Nagoya-Japan from August 22nd to September 2nd this year.

In Thai Son Nam line-up there are two foreign players: Piquer Anton (Spain) and Kolaro Inaba (Japan) who were praised by coach Sergio based on comprehensive capacity and experiences in international championships. With its champion of Futsal LS Cup, efforts from members as well as good preparation, Coach Sergio and players are expected to have successful starting steps to accomplish goals.

Minh Tu (  Malaysia )

Two final games of round 4 2013 V – League ended with 2 draws. On Hang Day pitch, Ha Noi T & T and SLNA had a dramatic 2-2 draw. Hosting “hitter” HAGL from highland, Dong Nai players seemed to be rebirthed after their draw in last minutes of game on Bien Hoa stadium.

The most wanted game in round 4 2013 V-league was totally satisfied audiences. Not only beautiful goals on grass, Hang Day stadium was filled up with cheers from both teams’ fans. the confrontation betweeen Ha Noi T&T and SLNA was compared with the fight between water and fire.In fact, this game was not only battle of two teams, on bench,but also the mind fight between two famuos coaches Thanh Hung and “young boss” Huu Thang. Despite playing away from home, Coach Huu Thang and players received much encouragement like at Vinh stadium, because Nghe An fans have yellowed Hang Day pitch.

The most meaningful reward for Nghe An fans were probably the open in 8th minute. From then on, Ha Noi T & T raised highly forward opponent aimed to an equalizer, Howerver, SLNA had showed off thier good- organized line up and not afraid of collision. Ha Noi T & T tried to take advantages of the far shots but their equalizer was a Gonzalo’s header goal in 70th minute

Right 10 minutes later, Gonzalo created a super-beautiful goal that caused thousands Nghe An fans dumfounded. The ball was passed by Quoc Long, Gonzalo volleyed and scored 2-1 lead for the host. On the bench Coach Huu Thang had an appropriate change which was showed after 7 minutes after Hanoi T & T’s goal, Hector pushed two teams returned to the starting. Inspite of Inconclusive result after 90 official minutes, Ha Noi T & T and SLNA’s battle sastified fans over country. The game attracted with two coaches’s tactics, enthusiasm of audience on stands, four goals were shared equally and football fans had a spiritual entertainment last week.

Mr. Tran Binh Su and players were full of confidence in 3 points when hosting against HAGL. However, visitors’two goals from Oseni Evaldo in 22nd minute and 46th minute extinguished host’s ambition. However, two early goals and easy array againts weaker opponet became subjectively. Midfield was gradually for the host. Dong Nai’s Hoang Phat Thierry shortened the gap to 1-2. Dong Nai spiritually overwhelmed HAGL with continuous attacks. Consequentlty, Dong Nai’s Thierry equalized Vietnam when he added his name again in last minutes of the match Attain one point against HAGL, thanks to Hoang Phat Thierry; nevertheless Dong Nai’s unstable performance caused a difficult future forecast for them.

Dinh Vien