When Vietnam take on Thailand in their World Cup qualifier tomorrow, it will be more than just a rematch between last year's AFF Suzuki Cup finalists. The Asian zone, Group G clash at the Thammasat Stadium near Bangkok will also be a showcase of some of the region's stars...
Heerenveen technical director Gerry Hamstra was impressed by Doan's ability. "He can play as both central defender and left-back. Not many players can do that, and he stands up defensively," Hamstra told Dutch website FCUpdate.
He added that Doan's huge following also helped, as the 1.85m defender, who has over 650,000 followers on his Instagram account, could help the Dutch club and their sponsors penetrate the Vietnam market.The other is striker Nguyen Cong Phuong, who joined Belgium's top-tier side St Truidense on loan from Hoang Anh Gia Lai in July. Nguyen will be coming up against another Belgium-based player - Thai goalkeeper Kawin Thamsatchanan, who plays for second-tier team OH Leuven. The Thais' three other stars - Chanathip Songkrasin, Theerathon Bunmathon and Thitiphan Puangchan - will also be in action tomorrow after returning from their J-League clubs. This will be their first competitive match under new coach Akira Nishino, who led Japan to the last 16 of the World Cup last year. "I am excited that we will play before the home fans. I will do my best and fight with my players," Nishino, 64, was reported as saying by The Nation. The War Elephants will be out to avenge their 1-0 loss to Vietnam during their last meeting at the King's Cup in June.
Please follow us on Google to support usSingapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News: You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Namibia scrumhalf Jantjies set for fourth World CupScrumhalf Eugene Jantjies will go to his fourth Rugby World Cup after being named in Namibia's 31-man squad on Monday for the tournament in Japan ...
Read more »
Picamoles included in France World Cup squadNumber eight Louis Picamoles was included in France's 31-man squad for the rugby World Cup on Monday for his last participation in the sport's ...
Read more »
Employer accused of slapping maid multiple times, hitting her with cup and ladle“I didn’t tell anyone (about the abuse). I just talk to God ... and wonder why (my employer) did this to me,” the maid said.
Read more »
Football: Indonesia return to World Cup scene to face familiar foesHONG KONG: After a seven-year hiatus, Indonesia return to World Cup qualifying on Thursday (Aug 5) against regional rivals Malaysia in Jakarta's ...
Read more »
Golf: 'Irish Bill Gates' will stage great Ryder Cup says ClarkeDarren Clarke describes J.P. McManus as the 'Irish Bill Gates' and is confident the billionaire's crown jewel property Adare Manor will prove an ...
Read more »
England team to play Italy in Rugby World Cup warm-upREUTERS: England head coach Eddie Jones has named the following team to face Italy in their World Cup warm-up match at St James’ Park in Newcastle ...
Read more »