Van Toan scored the only goal, gaining the victory for Vietnam (Source: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – Vietnam’s Olympic football team defeated Syria 1-0 in the quarterfinal match of the ongoing AsianGames 2018 (ASIAD) in Indonesia on August 27.
The only goal was scored in the 108th minute by Van Toan (number 8),who replaced striker Cong Phuong in the 82nd minute.
Vietnam will meet the Republic of Korea in the semifinalsat 4 p.m. on August 29. This is the first time Vietnam has entered the semifinals of an ASIAD.
Vietnam played with confidence from thereferee’s first whistle. In the 15th minute, Syria attempted a shot but it wassaved by Vietnam’s goalkeeper Tien Dung.
The only goal was scored in the 108th minute by Van Toan (number 8),who replaced striker Cong Phuong in the 82nd minute.
Vietnam will meet the Republic of Korea in the semifinalsat 4 p.m. on August 29. This is the first time Vietnam has entered the semifinals of an ASIAD.
Vietnam played with confidence from thereferee’s first whistle. In the 15th minute, Syria attempted a shot but it wassaved by Vietnam’s goalkeeper Tien Dung.
Vietnam’s football team defeated Syria 1-0 in the quarterfinal match of the ongoing Asian Games 2018 (ASIAD) in Indonesia on August 27. (Source: VNA) Twenty five minutes into the game, Vietnamlaunched several attacks that could not, however, break through Syria’s strongdefence. Vietnam’s Duy Manh got a yellow card in the 28th minute.
Syria played actively and created severaldangerous situations for goalkeeper Tien Dung who managed some amazing saves.
Thefirst half closed after one extra minute, with no goal scored.
With the win, Vietnam will meet the Republic of Korea in the semifinals at 4 p.m. on August 29. (Source: VNA)
In the 47th minute, Syria had another attemptsaved by Tien Dung.
Vietnam struck a free-kick saved by the Syriangoalkeeper in the 63rd minute.
Twenty minutes into the second half,Vietnam appeared to be playing with caution, without any major attacks. In the 78th minute,Vietnam’s Van Hau received a yellow card.
In the 90th minute plus one,Syria took a corner which was again, neatly saved by goalkeeper Tien Dung.
Syria played actively and created severaldangerous situations for goalkeeper Tien Dung who managed some amazing saves.
Thefirst half closed after one extra minute, with no goal scored.
With the win, Vietnam will meet the Republic of Korea in the semifinals at 4 p.m. on August 29. (Source: VNA) In the 47th minute, Syria had another attemptsaved by Tien Dung.
Vietnam struck a free-kick saved by the Syriangoalkeeper in the 63rd minute.
Twenty minutes into the second half,Vietnam appeared to be playing with caution, without any major attacks. In the 78th minute,Vietnam’s Van Hau received a yellow card.
In the 90th minute plus one,Syria took a corner which was again, neatly saved by goalkeeper Tien Dung.
Themain game closed with no goal scored, with the teams playing on for extra time.
Vietnamese fans at the stadium. (Source: VNA) Vietnam made history with its firstentrance into the ASIAD quarter-finals after winning 1- 0 against Bahrainduring the last stages of the 16-team knockout round for the men’s football ofthe ASIAD 2018 in Indonesia on August 23.
The goal, described as “more valuable thangold” by many fans and commentators, was scored by Nguyen Cong Phuong, wearingjersey number 9, in the 88th minute.
The Asian Games is the world’s secondbiggest multiple sports event (after the Olympics). This year’s edition, heldin Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia, has drawn 16,000 competitors and officialsfrom 45 countries and territories.-VNA
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