In the letter, PM Phuc called on the whole squad to be determined and stay united to win Yemen in the upcoming match on January 16.

The national men’s football team.

He praised all coaches and players of the national men's football team for their efforts and determination in the last two matches at the ongoing Asian Cup 2019 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The team showed the strong will, bravery, and noble spirit of Vietnamese people, he said.

He hoped that under the leadership of head coach Park Hang-seo, the team will prepare themselves thoroughly, unite together, and play tenaciously to gain a victory in the match, thus achieving the targets set before the tournament.

Millions of fans across the country are looking forward to the match, with great support for their team, he said.

After the earlier matches in Group D, both squads ended up with no point, with Vietnam getting -3 and Yemen - 8 in goal difference. To have a chance to advance to the next round, they need to win and score as many goals as possible.

So far, 12 teams have made their entry to the knockout round, which are the UAE, Jordan, China, the Republic of Korea, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Japan, Uzbekistan, Bahrain and Thailand.

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Vietnamese player ranks among Asia’s top 15 footballers

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No rest for Vietnamese football stars

After an incredible 2018, Vietnam’s footballers are set for another busy year with three key international tournaments. The first is the final round of the Asian Cup which will kick off on January 5 in the United Arab Emirates.

 

First football tourney for disadvantaged children slated for 2019

The first football tournament for disadvantaged children nationwide is set to take place in 2019, heard a press briefing in Hanoi on December 26.

 

Vietnamese outstanding footballers in 2018 honoured

Nguyen Quang Hai and Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung won the Vietnam Golden Ball award during a ceremony honoring Vietnam’s Best Players in 2018 was held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 22.

 

Source: VNA