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On January 5, Vietnam clinched their third ASEAN Cup title with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Thailand at Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium. The match was an exhilarating display of footballing prowess and determination by both teams. Vietnamese players and coaching staff celebrate their third ASEAN Cup triumph. Photo: Ngoc Tu/The Hanoi Times Vietnam drew first blood in the 8th minute through a skillful finish by striker Pham Tuan Hai. Thailand, however, responded strongly with two goals from Ben Davis in the 28th minute and Supachok Sarachat in the 64th, turning the game around to lead 2-1. Controversy arose when Thailand’s second goal was scored after Vietnam had put the ball out of play to attend to an injured player, expecting a return of possession from their opponents. Striker Pham Tuan Hai (number 10) celebrates his opening goal. Photo: Ngoc Tu/The Hanoi Times The match took another turn in the 75th minute when Thai player Weerathep Pomphan received hi...

Tran Duc Minh’s journey to the final of the Ho Chi Minh City World Cup 3-Cushion 2024 was an unexpected surprise, as he was not considered a favorite before the tournament. Minh’s calm demeanor and extensive experience allowed him to outperform many renowned players and secure his place in the final round. On the other hand, Kim Jun Tae is an established name in the world of billiards, known for his impressive skills. South Korean billiards master Kim Jun Tae faced a strong challenge from Vietnamese player Tran Duc Minh during the Ho Chi Minh City World Cup 3-Cushion 2024. Photo: Duc Khue / Tuoi Tre Despite the noticeable gap in their skill levels, both players delivered a closely contested final, with neither player able to assert dominance. Minh took an early lead in the game, pulling ahead with a score of 21-8. However, Kim displayed remarkable resilience and composure to close the gap to 20-33. Minh responded with a brilliant streak, scoring seven straight points to...