“The hottest prospect in Southeast Asian football at the moment, Nguyen Quang Hai did not disappoint on his Asian Cup debut as Vietnam bravely battled Iraq before succumbing to a 3-2 defeat following a brilliant 90th-minute free kick from Ali Adnan”, it said.

Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai (L) at the match against Iraq.

“Quang Hai was heavily involved in the build-up for both goals the Golden Dragons scored and came close to netting one of his own with a trademark curling effort from the edge of the area”, it added.

Vietnam still have hopes of reaching the round of 16 and in 21-year-old Quang Hai they have a player capable of leading the way, according to Fox Sports Asia.

Apart from Quang Hai, another player from Southeast Asia – Javier Patino (the Philippines) - was selected by the football website thanks to his impressive performance against the Republic of Korea.

Vietnamese football fan says it with flowers, thousands of them

A Hanoi football fan hired 15 gardeners to create a unique floral celebration and tribute to Vietnam's recent victories.

 

Vietnamese player ranks among Asia’s top 15 footballers

 Vietnamese national football team’s player Nguyen Quang Hai has been named one of the top 15 best footballers in Asia in 2018 following a vote by Fox Sports Asia and Titan Sports.

 

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