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
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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
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
Vietnam secure first point in 2019 Asian Cup qualification
Neither team could field its strongest lineup, with Afghanistan lacking captain midfielder Faysal Shayesteh and Vietnam missing the service of midfield duo Van Thang and Trong Hoang, as well as goalkeeper Van Lam, all due to injuries. The prudence of the two sides’ playing styles led the first half to proceed at a slow pace and see few scoring opportunities emerge. Vietnam enjoyed the most concrete chance to break the deadlock before the interval as captain Thanh Trung’s cunning left-footed free kick from 30 metres in injury time forced Afghan keeper Ovays Azizi to work hard for a rescue. In the second half, Vietnam coach Nguyen Huu Thang put striker Van Toan onto the field seeking to strengthen the white-coloured team’s attack power. The adjustment immediately proved to be a wise choice, as substitute Van Toan, with his activeness and aggression, contributed to creating two consecutive opportunities for Vietnam after just five minutes appearance, one of which was … [Read more...] about Vietnam secure first point in 2019 Asian Cup qualification
Asian Cup draw organised tonight in Abu Dhabi
Coach Nguyen Huu Thang will represent Viet Nam at Asian Cup 2019’s third qualification draw being held on the night of January 23 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The last qualifier has 24 teams, which will be divided into six groups of four, with matches played both home and away during the official FIFA days from March 28, 2017 to March 27, 2018. Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa sent his best wishes to the participating teams. “I am confident that the UAE will look to build on the excitement and expectation surrounding the AFC Asian Cup to deliver a breathtaking competition, which will further strengthen our aspirations under the banner of One Asia, One Goal,” Al Khalifa said on the-afc.com. “I wish all 24 teams the very best of luck in the draw and I have no doubt that the road to UAE will produce some memorable moments and captivating football which sets the benchmark for Confederation … [Read more...] about Asian Cup draw organised tonight in Abu Dhabi