Despite the 2-0 victory, Philippe Troussier's team did not perform that well. Though the possession and tiki-taka plays were dazzling to see, the attack was still wasteful and the defence at times woeful, with multiple errors toward the end of the second half.
Việt Nam's 13 strong team will compete in both taolu (performance) and sanda (combat) events.
Thái Nguyên has gradually become a strong force in the domestic league after receiving support from T&T Group over the last two years.
International runners will also be taking part. So far, five delegations -- Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Laos, Iran and Sri Lanka -- have sent their registrations to organisers.
The traditional martial art was founded by the late master Nguyễn Lộc in 1938 in Hà Nội. It has been preserved, promoted and developed strongly by generations of martial art masters.
Gong came to replace former coach Trần Tiến Đai in late October, but only now has the signing been made official.
Japanese Kento finished his full marathon category in 2hr 58.19. He was followed by Vietnamese Bùi Hữu Hướng (3:02.34) and Nguyễn Văn Tuyển (3:12.46).
Trần Hoàng Duy Thuận and Bùi Thị Thoa grabbed the gold in the mixed pairs category, while Phạm Văn Phước ranked first at the Men's Athletic Physique up to 160 cm.
Lệ, 29, used to be a boxer before she switched to be a coach and referee.
Lê Ngọc Phúc was satisfied taking silver in the National Athletics Championship 400m event in late October in Hà Nội on his return to action after a 16-month ban for doping.
Now national boxing is expected to reach higher levels with a new and energic Executive Committee led by President Lưu Tú Bảo taking charge of the Việt Nam Boxing Federation (VBF) in the 2023-28 period.
Phan Xuân Chuyên and Hà Minh Thành take a double title at the 45th Southeast Asian Shooting Association (SEASA) Championship which is ongoing in Chinese Taipei.
Hải Phòng were top of Group H with six points after two wins and one defeat. They were confident in the second meet with Sabah after their 3-2 win two weeks ago at Lạch Tray Stadium.
At the age of 47, Mách astounded the judges not only with his impressive muscular physique but also with his soulful performance accompanied by captivating music, earning the Vietnamese delegation the coveted gold medal.
All courses are designed within the Tràng An natural heritage site, where runners will experience majestic and poetic natural scenery with towering mountains, lush greenery and meandering rivers.
How on earth he could he be strong enough to be in the squad, play, and score a vital goal, not knowing the fate of his father?
Their 2-1 win over Wuhan Three Towns from China at Mỹ Đình Stadium on Wednesday marked their first victory in the competition and ended a streak of five consecutive losses across all competitions.