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
Vietnam seeded ahead of regional rivals Thailand, Philippines for 2019 Asian Cup
By Xuan Binh  March 30, 2018 | 10:32 am GMT+7 Vietnamese football team at Asian Cup. Photo by VnExpress/Doan Huynh The team's strong qualifying perfomance has given it an advantage going into the draw. Vietnam's national football team has been placed in pot 3 for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup draw following the conclusion of the competition's third qualifying round on Wednesday. The team escaped being placed in the last pot after drawing 1-1 with Jordan in the final qualifying match on Tuesday, thereby climbing to 103rd place in the FIFA World Rankings. Southeast Asia's remaining qualifiers the Philippines and Thailand were placed in pot 4 due to their lower rankings. Head coach Park Hang-seo and his players will be able to avoid other pot 3 teams in the group stage, which include 2015's semifinalist Iraq and quarterfinalist Uzbekistan. The seedings for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup draw. In the best case scenario, Vietnam will be drawn in the same group as the … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeded ahead of regional rivals Thailand, Philippines for 2019 Asian Cup
Vietnam in group 2 at AFC Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation has announced the seeds for the draw of the last qualifying round of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. Viet Nam are in Group 2 with Palestine, Tajikistan, India, China’s Hong Kong and Turkmenistan. Group 1 consists of Jordan, the Philippines, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Oman and Bahrain. Group 3 includes Lebanon, Maldives, Yemen, Chinese Taipei, Afghanistan and Myanmar, while Malaysia, Singapore, Campuchia, Bhutan, Guam and Kuwait are in Group 4. The draw will take place on January 18 next year. The competition is scheduled to begin on March 28. 12 teams earned official tickets to compete in the event’s final round, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Australia, Thailand and Iraq. VNS … [Read more...] about Vietnam in group 2 at AFC Asian Cup
Việt Nam in group 2 at AFC Asian Cup
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI - The Asian Football Confederation has announced the seeds for the draw of the last qualifying round of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. Việt Nam are in Group 2 with Palestine, Tajikistan, India, China's Hong Kong and Turkmenistan. Group 1 consists of Jordan, the Philippines, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Oman and Bahrain. Group 3 includes Lebanon, Maldives, Yemen, Chinese Taipei, Afghanistan and Myanmar, while Malaysia, Singapore, Campuchia, Bhutan, Guam and Kuwait are in Group 4. The draw will take place on January 18 next year. The competition is scheduled to begin on March 28. 12 teams earned official tickets to compete in the event's final round, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Australia, Thailand and Iraq. - VNS … [Read more...] about Việt Nam in group 2 at AFC Asian Cup