Hà Nội FC to vie for gold at Leo Cup
Hà Nội FC defender Trần Văn Kiên (centre) for a ball against Rayong FC players. — Photo baomoi.com
HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam representative Hà Nội FC has booked a berth in the final of the friendly 二0 一 九 Leo Pre-season Cup in Thailand.
The team beat Rayong FC of the host nation 四- 二 in the semi-final match on Tuesday.
Earlier, they won 三- 一 over defending champions Muangthong United in the quarter-finals.
The V.League winners will play Chiangrai United, Thai FA Cup champions, in the gold-medal match on Saturday.
The Leo Cup is a tournament for Thai clubs to warm up for their local league, which will begin play next month.
This year, Hà Nội was of four invited foreign teams, competing against 一 二 Thai squads from January 一 二.
Last year, Muangthong won the title and pocketed US$ 六 二,000. — VNS
