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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Free-scoring Iraq hope to emulate their heroes of 2007 by going all the way at the Asian Cup after storming through the group stage with three wins from three. Having sprung a shock by beating Japan, Iraq celebrated finishing top of Group D with a last-minute 3-2 win over 10-man …