Vietnam’s team and Iraq created a particularly emotional match in the second half when up to 4 goals were scored. Coach Troussier’s team, although very tried but in the end still came up empty-handed. Thus, the Vietnamese team left the 2023 Asian Cup after the group stage with a record of 3 losses.
The Iraqi team did not play with the strongest squad while the coach Troussier also made 4 changes compared to the recent loss to Indonesia. After the opening whistle, Iraq controlled the ball better than Vietnam, but both teams played at an average speed. Therefore, the attacks lack breakthroughs, leading to not many finishing touches.
In the 17th minute, the Iraqi player scored an own goal after Minh Trong’s cross. Thought it was Vietnam team had the opening goal but referee Nasaruddin thought Van Khang was involved. involved in this situation while he was offside. Therefore, after consulting VAR, the referee did not recognize the goal.
Losing a rather unfortunate goal did not discourage the Vietnamese players. Coach Troussier’s team continued to play well, not allowing their opponents to reach Nguyen Filip’s goal. In the 42nd minute, from the free kick, Van Khang made an accurate shot to let Viet Anh jump down and cushion the ball to score the opening goal.
It’s a pity that the joy of the Vietnamese team did not last long because Van Khang was sent off in the 45+4 minute. The Vietnamese striker was high in the dispute and was given a second yellow card, meaning he was disqualified.
Leaved The goal was played better than coach Casas quickly made personnel adjustments for Iraq entering the second half to strengthen the attack. In the 47th minute, from a corner kick, Sulaka headed in from close range to equalize 1-1 for Iraq.
The lack of players made it extremely difficult for the Vietnamese team to defend. Iraq often uses high balls and constantly endangers Nguyen Filip’s goal. In the 73rd minute, Hussein scored a header from a high ball to increase the score to 2-1 for Iraq.
In the 83rd minute, Iraq was awarded a penalty for Viet Anh’s foul in the penalty area. However, Hussein kicked the ball and hit the post, leaving the gap between the two teams still only one goal.
The Vietnamese team did not have many opportunities to counterattack in the second half but suddenly broke out in the minute. 90+1 Quang Hai Van Toan and Thanh Binh coordinated smoothly so that Quang Hai scored to equalize the score 2-2.
Iraq does not accept a draw. Coach Casas’ team tries to increase the pressure in extra time. . Minute 90+11 Minh Trong fouled in the penalty area, leading to the second penalty for Iraq. Hussein took the free kick and he beat Nguyen Filip to seal a 3-2 victory for Iraq.
So after the group stage, Iraq ranked first in Group D with 9 points. Japan ranked 2nd with 6 points. Indonesia ranked 3rd with 3 points. Vietnam ranked last with no points.
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Expert: “Vietnamese players need to fight for Coach Troussier”
Former Vietnam team coach Mr. Phan Thanh Hung Assessment of the ability relationship between the Vietnamese team and the Iraqi team:
“They are clearly stronger than us. General qualifications of football Iraq is higher than Vietnamese football. If Iraq plays with the strongest and most determined squad, coach Troussier’s team will have a very difficult time in the upcoming match.”
“But it is not certain that the West Asian team will use strong forces Especially because they have entered the next round, they are not foolish enough to compete too aggressively and face the risk of injury. They themselves also want to hide their cards to wait for their opponents in the next stages of the tournament.”
Iraq coach: “We are not complacent ready to compete with Vietnam”
“We have passed the qualifying round but for me every match is important. We need to improve, we need to be in our best form and play our best to win. We want to win Vietnam. We will go out to win because this match is also important,” Coach Casas said about the match with Vietnam.
“We have a player with a slight injury but nothing serious. The remaining players are all playing well. Tomorrow I will decide who will play. All players on the field have the desire to win, the Vietnamese team also wants to win this match.”
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