Vietnam lost 2-3 to Iraq in their first match of Group D in the AFC Asian Cup 2019, which took place in Zayed Sport City Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on January 8. Under pressure of Vietnam’s attacks, Iraqi defender Ali Faez Atia scored an own goal, opening the score for Vietnam. Cong Phuong restored the lead for the Southeast Asian team in the 42nd with a tap-in after a rebound from Trong Hoang's right-winged shot. The first half ended after three added minutes with Vietnam leading 2-1. However, Iraq equalized the score in the 35th, 60th and 90th minute. The match ended 3-2 in favour of Iraq. Vietnam is pooled with Iran, Iraq and Yemen in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup 2019. Vietnam suffered a 0-2 defeat to Iran, which was seen as the strongest team in Group D, in their second encounter at the AFC Asian Cup in the UAE on January 12. The first half ended after one extra minute, with a goal scored by forward Sardar Azmoun of Iran in the 37th minute. In … [Read more...] about Relive Vietnamese team’s historic journey at AFC Asian Cup 2019
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Vietnam qualifies for AFC Asian Cup quarterfinals
At the 39th minute, Jordan scored the opening goal after a free kick of Abdel-Rahman. By the 52rd minute, No.10 striker Cong Phuong received ball from Trong Hoang to equalizer for Vietnam. After over 90 minutes of official match, both teams entered the extra times but the result 1-1 was maintaining. Two teams have to decide by the penalty shootings to earn ticket for quarterfinals. With result of 4-2, the red jersey team deserved completely to go through the AFC Asian Cup quarterfinals. The red jersey team deserves completely to go through the AFC Asian Cup quarterfinals. Completed by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Vietnam qualifies for AFC Asian Cup quarterfinals
AFC Asian Cup: Vietnam will take chances against Iran
Vietnam will play against Iran today in their second match of AFC Asian Cup 2019, having lost the first one against Iraq 2-3 in the last minute. Even though Iran is an even stronger team and a contender for the trophy, coach Park Hang-seo said Vietnam will make the most out of the opportunities they get. "Clearly, Iran is more experienced than Vietnam. They are also powerful in terms of physical strength and skills. Honestly, this game is going to be very tough for Vietnam. But Vietnam will take any chance, even if there’s only one," Park said, adding that the team will go all out in this match. Head coach Park in pre-match interview on Friday. Photo by VnExpress/Anh Khoa "Good thing is there are no injured players. We have left the defeat with Iraq behind to focus on the next game. It’ll be difficult, but the team will try their best. Being the weaker team make the players more determined (to do well)," he said. Star midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai also stayed positive … [Read more...] about AFC Asian Cup: Vietnam will take chances against Iran
India post shock 4 1 win over Thailand at Asian Cup
Sunil Chhetri overtook Lionel Messi in international goals as cricket-mad India stunned Thailand 4-1 at the Asian Cup football tournament on Sunday (Jan 6), the veteran striker scoring twice in their Group A opener to surpass the Barcelona superstar. India's players celebrate after winning the 2019 AFC Asian Cup Group A football game between Thailand and India. (Khaled DESOUKI/AFP) Watched by the 12 Thai schoolboys rescued from a flooded jungle cave last year after being trapped for more than two weeks, the War Elephants had little answer to India's brimming energy in Abu Dhabi. Chhetri moved past Argentine Messi's 65 international goals when he opened the scoring from the penalty spot after 27 minutes in a surprise rout. Only Cristiano Ronaldo (85) tops the Indian among active players. "I'm just happy for the boys - you could see on the faces how jubilant they were after the game," said 34-year-old Chhetri. "The India fans were amazing so we hope we can go on and give them … [Read more...] about India post shock 4 1 win over Thailand at Asian Cup
Vietnam forecast to cause surprise at Asian Cup 2019
>>> Asian Cup: Vietnam team to face three Western Asian rivals in “group of death” Recently, the prestigious sports network FOX Sports Asia ran an article to review the Vietnamese team and their journey at the upcoming Asian Cup, saying that the "Golden Dragons" could completely surpass Group D, which consists of two strong opponents, Iran and Iraq, and even win one of the top two positions in the group to qualify automatically for the last 16 with a top-two finish in their group. Having only participated in the first Asian Cup finals in 2007 (as co-hosts), Vietnam are in a rather tough group in the 2019 tournament, as they have to compete for a ticket to progress against Iran, Iraq and Yemen. However, according to FOX Sports Asia, with the current squad and impressive performance in the past year, coach Park Hang-seo’s side could open the opportunity to reach the Round of 16 as one of the four-best third-placed teams, according to the new format of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam forecast to cause surprise at Asian Cup 2019