Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Vietnam: Hai Phong On Top

Friday, February 15, 2008

Vietnam: Hai Phong On Top

Vietnam: Hai Phong On Top
A scoreless draw against Song Lam Nghe An has given Hai Phong Cement the top spot in the V-League after just five matches into the new season.

The draw follows Hai Phong Cement’s impressive 6-0 win over Southern Steel-Sai Gon Port the previous week and where they now lead the standings with 13 points as against Southern Steel’s 12 points.In the other match, The Cong Viettel beat Hoa Phat 1-0 at the Ha Noi’s Hang Day Stadium with the only goal of the game coming off a penalty which was converted by Trinh Quang Vinh in the 94th minute.Khanh Hoa beat Dong Tam Long An 4-2 at Nha Trang Stadium while Binh Dinh went down to former champions Hoang Anh Gia Lai 2-1 at the Quy Nhon Stadium.At the Thong Nhat Stadium, Southern Steel-Sai Gon Port defeated Nam Dinh 2-0 while Binh Duong drew with Halida Thanh Hoa 0-0 at the Go Dau Stadium.
check for current standings->Vietnam: Hai Phong On Top

No comments:

Post a Comment

They say "

“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.