Viettel turn focus to conquering Asia
Following domestic success, Viettel now have their sights set on the continent's premier competition, AFC Champions League.
Following domestic success, Viettel now have their sights set on the continent's premier competition, AFC Champions League.
Among the squad, striker Võ Nguyên Hoàng is expected to be a key part of the bid to retain the title at home next year.
Goalkeeper Trần Nguyên Mạnh has been a rock at the back for Viettel FC and played a key role in their journey to become V.League 1 champions.
Coach Trương Việt Hoàng helped Viettel take the V.League 1 title after beating Sài Gòn FC 1-0 at Thống Nhất Stadium on Sunday and he said his charges overcame a lot of pressure to secure his first league title as a manager.
The triumph marks a return to the top for one of the country’s most storied teams, who had a record 18 top-flight triumphs in their previous incarnation as The Cong but fell from grace and endured several years in the lower divisions before returning to the highest level of local football just last year.
Defending champion Hà Nội FC beat Sài Gòn FC 4-2 on Wednesday at Hàng Đẫy Stadium in Hà Nội, keeping hope alive for the championship.
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Hà Nội FC’s star defender Đoàn Văn Hậu is expected to be back on the field tonight for the match against Sài Gòn FC at home at the Hàng Đẫy Stadium.
Bình Định FC last Saturday returned to the V-League 1 after 12 years when they defeated Phố Hiến F.C. in the final round of V-league 2.