Vietnam U23s proved themselves as the title favourites by convincingly defeating Indonesia U23s 2-0 in the Group A campaign of the 31st SEA Games men’s football event at Viet Tri Stadium in the northern province of Phu Tho on the evening of May 6.

"Vietnam’s U23 footballers are under great pressure, but I’m certain we’ll make the fans happy at SEA Games 31", head coach Park Hang-seo said on May 5.

Thousands of people gathered at the sports complex of Phu Tho province from May 2 night to buy tickets for Vietnam's football match against Indonesia at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, who is head of the National Steering Committee for Organising the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), on May 3 inspected the preparation work for the upcoming regional sports games in the northern provinces of Bac Ninh and Bac Giang.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has approved the organization of a fireworks display at the opening ceremony of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) at My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi, on May 12.

Spectators watching competitions in person during the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) will not be required to take COVID-19 tests before enter the stadiums, according to guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health on April 16 regarding COVID-19 control measures during the regional sport event.

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