TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE: Nguyễn Quang Hải (centre, right) celebrates his added time equaliser for Việt Nam. — AFP/VNA Photo Anh Đức AL RAYYAN — Việt Nam have lost 2-3 against Iraq in their last match of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. The Golden Star Warriors gained an early lead …
Read More »Referee decisions against Vietnam in Iraq defeat correct: ref supervisor
A former Vietnam football official has condoned the referee decision to cancel a goal and gave out a red card and two penalties against Vietnam in their loss to Iraq at the Asian Cup on Wednesday. Malaysian referee Nazmi Nasaruddin cancels Vietnam’s goal against Iraq after VAR review during Asian …
Read More »South Korea struggle into Asian Cup last 16 with Malaysia draw
Son Heung-min’s South Korea toiled into the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Thursday after conceding a last-minute equaliser in a madcap 3-3 draw with minnows Malaysia. The result in Doha meant the Koreans advanced as Group E runners-up and avoided a last-16 showdown with pre-tournament favourites Japan. Instead they will …
Read More »South Korea boss Klinsmann tells Son ‘to put stamp’ on Asian Cup
Jurgen Klinsmann challenged Son Heung-min to “put his stamp” on the Asian Cup when South Korea face Malaysia on Thursday with the last 16 within grasp. South Korea’s Son Heung-min celebrates after scoring a penalty, the opening goal of his team, during the Asian Cup Group E football match between …
Read More »Vietnamese defender tears up after last-minute loss to Iraq
Defender Bui Hoang Viet Anh was on the verge of tearing up in an interview after Vietnam suffered a 2-3 loss to Iraq in the final round of Asian Cup group stage on Wednesday. A screenshot from an interview shows Bui Hoang Viet Anh with teary eyes after the Iraq-Vietnam …
Read More »Players leave Vietnamese women’s football club after disrespect
After their contracts ended, goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh, defender Tran Thi Thu and midfielder Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy did not extend with HCMC I Women’s FC because they felt disrespected. National goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh plays at Women’s World Cup in 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Duc Dong After 2023 …
Read More »Vietnam a tough team to play against: Iraq coach
Coach Jesus Casas admitted that Iraq faced difficulties in their 3-2 win over Vietnam in the final round of Asian Cup group stage on Wednesday night. “The match against Vietnam was very difficult, especially in the first half when the opponent defended well,” Casas said at the post-match press conference. …
Read More »Coach Troussier pleased with Vietnam’s performance despite losing to Iraq
Coach Philippe Troussier was satisfied with his players’ playing style although Vietnam lost 2-3 to Iraq in the final round of Asian Cup group stage and left the tournament empty-handed. “Defeat is an unfortunate result, but I’m very pleased with the team’s performance. Even though we were eliminated, I still …
Read More »Coach Trousser pleased with Vietnam’s performance despite losing to Iraq
Coach Philippe Troussier was satisfied with his players’ playing style although Vietnam lost 2-3 to Iraq in the final round of Asian Cup group stage and left the tournament empty-handed. “Defeat is an unfortunate result, but I’m very pleased with the team’s performance. Even though we were eliminated, I still …
Read More »Thể Công-Viettel to face Daejeon Hana Citizen in Hana Play Cup final
Football Captain Nguyễn Văn Quyết of Hà Nội FC (right) tries to pass against Thể Công-Viettel at the Hana Play Cup. Viettel won 4-3 after penalties. Photos of Vietfootball HÀ NỘI — Thể Công-Viettel will play Daejeon Hana Citizen in the final of the Hana Play Cup Presented by BIDV …
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