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VIETNAM 1-2 UZBEKISTAN UZB - Header by defender Rustamjon Ashurmatov, 8'  VIE - Free kick by Nguyen Quang Hai, 41' UZB - Andrey Sidorov, 120', following a corner Vietnam Team Stats Uzbekistan 8 Shots 20 3 Shots on target 9 31% Possession 69% 2 Corners 12 12 Fouls 26 2 Yellow cards 3 0 Red cards 0 Vietnam finished as runner-up in the AFC U23 final against Uzbekistan after the latter scored in the last minute of extra time, brining the score to 1-2. In addition to silver medals, the Vietnamese team also received the Fair Play Award for its performance throughout the competition, which took place in China. It was the first time a Vietnamese national team has made it to the final of a continental championship, attracting attention from global football fans. In snowy conditions at the Changzhou Olympic Sports Center, it was Uzbek defender Rustamjon Ashurmatov who scored first with a header in the 8th minute. More than half an hour later, … [Read more...] about Vietnam suffers heartbreak with 2-1 loss to Uzbekistan in U23 Asian Cup final

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has posted on social media to congratulate Vietnam for its success at the AFC U23 Championship, and for the spirit of its young players in the freezing final match on Saturday. “I saw real sporting spirit in the blizzard,” Moon said in a Facebook post published in Korean on Saturday night, after Vietnam’s defeat to Uzbekistan. “The spirit reached its peak in the blizzard,” he said, referring to the heavy snow in Changzhou, China, which forced a long break for the snow to be cleared. That same spirit also won the team the Fair Play Award besides silver medals. Moon sent “applause” to the team and their South Korean coach Park Hang-seo. South Korea itself finished fourth in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Championship, which gathered 16 teams from across the region. Vietnam, considered the underdog at the start of the game, has won numerous plaudits by beating top competitors to earn a place … [Read more...] about S Korean leader hails Vietnam’s amazing U23 Asian Cup run

VIETNAM 1-2 UZBEKISTAN UZB - Header by defender Rustamjon Ashurmatov, 8'  VIE - Free kick by Nguyen Quang Hai, 41' UZB - Andrey Sidorov, 120', following a corner Vietnam Team Stats Uzbekistan 8 Shots 20 3 Shots on target 9 31% Possession 69% 2 Corners 12 12 Fouls 26 2 Yellow cards 3 0 Red cards 0 Vietnam finished second in the AFC U23 final against Uzbekistan after the latter scored in the last minute of extra time, brining the score to 1-2. In addition to silver medals, the Vietnamese team also received the Fair Play Award for its performance throughout the competition, which took place in China. It is the first time a Vietnamese national team has made it this far in a continental championship, attracting attention from global football fans. In snowy conditions at the Changzhou Olympic Sports Center, it was Uzbek defender Rustamjon Ashurmatov who scored first with a header in the 8th minute. More than half an hour later, Vietnam's … [Read more...] about Vietnam comes second in U23 Asian Cup after losing 1-2 to Uzbekistan

This Saturday afternoon will be like no other in Vietnam. The national football team will be competing in the final of the Asian Football Confederation Under-23 (AFC U23) Championship, marking the first time ever a team from Southeast Asia has made it so far. Vietnamese fans started dreaming the unthinkable when the team made it to the semifinals, and many assumed it would be South Korea they'd be facing in the biggest game in the team's history. Yes, it had to be South Korea, the runner up of the AFC U23 last year. But just a few hours after Vietnam secured a ticket to the final with a dramatic win over Qatar on Tuesday, it was Uzbekistan's turn to surprise fans. It wasn't until that moment that Vietnamese fans, who had been celebrating their team's remarkable cup run that led them becoming the first in Southeast Asia along with Malaysia to reach the quarterfinals, started looking at what Uzbekistan has achieved so far in this tournament. Uzbekistan knocked out 2017 champion … [Read more...] about Vietnam vs Uzbekistan: Can will to win stun attacking intent in U23 Asian Cup final?

Qatar finished their 2018 AFC U23 Championship campaign with victory over South Korea in the third place playoff on Friday thanks to an Akram Afif goal in the 39th minute.  The match, which took place in freezing temperatures, began intensely but with little goal-mouth action in the opening 35 minutes.  South Korea had a golden opportunity to level the score in the second half, but Captain Hwang Hyun-soo's penalty was saved by Qatari goalkeeper Hassan. Vietnam reached the final of the U23 Asian Cup by beating Qatar 4-3 on penalties on Tuesday, while their opponents Uzbekistan overcame South Korea 4-1 in their semifinal. All eyes are now on the two title contenders and the final on Saturday.  Neither team has ever made it beyond the group stage of the biennial championship prior to this year. Previous winners include Japan in 2016, who lost 4-0 in this year’s quarterfinals to Uzbekistan, and Iraq in 2013 (when it was the AFC U22 Cup), … [Read more...] about Qatar edges past South Korea to take third place playoff at U23 Asian Cup

As the excitement builds ahead of the final of the Asian Football Confederation Under-23 Championship, all eyes are on the two title contenders, Vietnam and Uzbekistan. Neither team has ever made it beyond the group stage of the biennial championship prior to this year. Previous winners include Japan in 2016, who lost 4-0 in this year’s quarterfinals to Uzbekistan, and Iraq in 2013 (when it was the AFC U22 Cup), who lost in the quarterfinals on penalties (5-3) to none other than Vietnam. This year, both finalists lost a match in the group stage. Vietnam lost 2-1 to South Korea, but the Koreans were subsequently defeated by Uzbekistan in the semis, while Uzbekistan lost to Qatar 1-0, who then lost to Vietnam… also in the semis. As for goal stats, Uzbekistan has so far fared better than the more defensively minded Vietnam. Vietnam Uzbekistan Goals scored 7 10 Goals conceded 7 2 Top goalscorer Nguyen Quang Hai (4 goals) Jasurbek Yakhshiboev (3 goals) … [Read more...] about Vietnam vs Uzbekistan in U23 Asian Cup final: Who do you think will win?

Vietnam's captain has attributed the football team's success at the AFC U23 Championship in China to the fans back home and promised to return with “a bigger present” from the final. Luong Xuan Truong said the team's stunning cup run is thanks to the massive support from home. “Everyone back in Vietnam is going absolutely crazy, and that is one of the best forms of motivation for the players here in China,” Truong said in an interview with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) after his team beat Qatar in the semifinals on Tuesday. Vietnam had to come from a goal down twice against Qatar to force extra time, before goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung made a double save in the penalty shootout to send the nation into ecstasy. Millions of Vietnamese fans stormed the streets with flags, including Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam who was seen wearing a red T-shirt, the official color of the Vietnamese team. Foreign visitors were also quick to join in the … [Read more...] about Vietnam captain says stunning U23 Asian Cup run thanks to ‘crazy’ fans back home

Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam surprised football fans when he was spotted among huge crowds celebrating the national team's dramatic victory over Qatar in the semifinal of the Asian Football Confederation Under-23 (AFC U23) Championship on Tuesday night. Like every other Vietnamese fan present around Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi, deputy PM Dam was driving around the lake sporting a red t-shirt with two mini Vietnamese flags attached to his motorbike as the crowd cheered. Dancing and selfies with the crowd followed as many recognized the deputy PM.  Vietnam's deputy PM joined the crowd in the celebrations. Photo via VnExpress Deputy PM Dam previously emphasized that Vietnamese football should be "beautiful, honest and precise", meaning players need to be trained not only on strategy but also morality, culture, health and fitness.  Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc personally called the team to congratulate them right … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s deputy PM takes to the streets to celebrate U23 Asian Cup semifinal victory

Vietnam's national U23 football team qualified for the semifinals of the AFC U23 Championship on Saturday thanks to a dramatic victory over Iraq. Against the former champion, Vietnam was considered the underdog but surprisingly took the lead with an early goal. Iraq equalized with a successful penalty later in the first half, and a goalless second half brought the two teams to extra time, which saw each team score twice. Vietnam finally emerged victorious in the resulting penalty shootout after successfully converting all five sot kicks after Iraq had its first penalty saved. In the remaining quarterfinal matches, Qatar beat Palestine 3-2 while Uzbekistan won 4-0 against reigning champion Japan and South Korea eliminated Malaysia with a 2-1 victory. Vietnam will face Qatar in the semifinals next Tuesday, while Uzbekistan will take on South Korea. This is the first time a Southeast Asian team has reached the semifinals in the history of the competition. Earlier, Vietnam also became … [Read more...] about Vietnam keeps the dream alive by reaching semifinals of U23 Asian Cup