According to the schedule, tonight (September 7), at 8:00 p.m., the match between Thailand and Russia in the LPBank Cup 2024 international friendly tournament will take place at My Dinh Stadium (Hanoi).
However, this is the time when storm number 3 - super typhoon Yagi has made landfall and is expected to have a strong impact on localities in the North.
After the organizers urgently worked with the teams, recently, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) announced the cancellation of the match between Thailand and Russia.
The weather in Hanoi is currently experiencing heavy rain and strong winds. Storm No. 3 Yagi is forecast to have a greater impact this afternoon and evening. Therefore, canceling the match will ensure the safety of the referees, coaching staff and players of both teams.
Tonight, the Russian team will return home because the matches in this year's friendly tournament have ended.
The 2024 Tam Hung Cup International Friendly Tournament will take place from September 5 to September 10. The Vietnamese team will have one more match against the Thai team, taking place on September 10.