Thai Son Nam FC crush RoK champions in AFC Futsal Club opener

8/2/2018 - 4:15:08 PM

Vietnam’s Thai Son Nam FC delivered a perfect start to the 2018 AFC Futsal Club Championships as they demolished Jeonju MAG FC, the reigning champions of the Republic of Korea, with a commanding score of 10-1 in their Group B opener on August 1.

Thai Son Nam FC (in white) take absolute control of the match.

The Vietnamese representatives took absolute control of the match, leading by two goals in the first half thanks to Minh Tri (2’) and Roberto Tobe (13’), before scoring eight more after the break, owing to Duc Hoa (22’), Altawail (25’, 37’), Minh Tri (26’), Duc Tung (28’), Van Vu (29’), Ngoc Son (34’) and That Phi (39’).

The consolation goal for the Jeonju MAG side was scored by Choy Byunggirl in the 21stminute.

Minh Tri celebrates opening the scoring for Thai Son Nam FC.

The resounding win puts Thai Son Nam FC on top of Group B’s provisional standings with two points and a nine-goal difference over Naft Al-Wasat of Iraq and Al-Dhafrah FC of the United Arab Emirates, who played out a 1-1 draw in the other Group B match the same day.

Next up for the Vietnamese team will be an encounter against Naft Al-Wasat on August 3.

Ton That Phi contributes one goal in his international debut for Thai Son Nam FC.

The ninth annual AFC Futsal Club Championship is taking place in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, between from August 1 to 12.

A total of 16 clubs are competing in a single round robin format in four groups to decide the top two performers from each group that will advance into the quarterfinals.

In last year’s tournament, Thai Son Nam FC settled for third place overall after beating Al Rayyan FC of Qatar 6-1 in the bronze medal play-off. Thailand’s Chonburi Bluewave FC were crowned the overall champions following a final 3-2 win over Giti Pasand Isfahan FC of Iran.

Source: NDO

85 players compete at Hoa Binh province Youth Table Tennis Tournament

A total of 85 young players from across Hoa Binh province recently participated in the provincial Youth Table Tennis Tournament. Organised by the provincial Centre for Youth Activities, the event was part of activities to celebrate the 94th founding anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26, 1931 – 2025) and the 79th anniversary of Vietnam Sports Day (March 27, 1946 – 2025).

Over 2,000 runners join Olympic Run Day for public health

Hoa Binh province held a ceremony at Hoa Binh Square on the morning of March 23 to launch the "All People Exercise Following the Example of Great Uncle Ho" movement and the Olympic Run Day for public health 2025.

Awarding 30 sets of medals at the 2025 Provincial Youth Championship of Crossbow Shooting, Tug-of-War, and Stich Pushing

In 2 days, March 1-2, 2025, at the Provincial Gymnasium, the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism organized the 2025 Provincial Youth Championship of Crossbow Shooting, Tug-of-War, and Stich Pushing. This annual event is hosted by the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.

Hoa Binh hosts 2025 national karate dan promotion exam

On February 23, the Hoa Binh Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, in collaboration with the General Department of Sports and Physical Training’s karate division and the provincial Karate federation, organised the 2025 national karate dan promotion exam at the provincial sports arena. The exam covered the first (Shodan), second (Nidan), and third (Sandan) dan levels, with no fourth (Yondan) or fifth (Godan) dan tests this year.

Vibrant sports activities mark spring festival in Hoa Binh

In the early days of the Year of the Snake, Hoa Binh province is filled with a lively and joyful atmosphere as various sports exchange and competition activities take place. These events have become a cherished tradition among local ethnic communities, strengthening their solidarity and fostering their close bonds. They contribute to the robust development of grassroots sports movements, enhancing the cultural and spiritual life of the people.

The 1st expanded Hoa Binh provincial Health sector Pickleball tournament

The Hoa Binh provincial Health sector trade union organized the 1st expanded Hoa Binh provincial Health sector Pickleball tournament in 2025.