Japan thrash Vietnam 7-0 in Asian Games women's football

By Hoang Nguyen SEP. 28, 2023

Vietnam suffered a heavy defeat against Japan in their last match at Asian Games women's football group stage Thursday and were eliminated from the tournament.

Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7)

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Time's up
Vietnam suffered a heavy 0-7 defeat against Japan in the last round of Asian Games women's football group stage.
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7-0
Japan showed no sign of slowing down as Osawa scored her second goal of the game with a great shot.
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Seven minutes are added to the second half.
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Vietnam almost conceded another goal when Chiba's header hit the bar.
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Chiba made it 6-0
Despite defending in large number, Vietnam couldn't stop Japan from scoring as Chiba completed her double with an easy tap-in.
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Vietnam made two more substitutions in an effort to avoid conceding more.
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Japan subbed out their goalkeeper.
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5-0 for Japan
Haruka Osawa broke the offside trap before chipping it over keeper Kim Thanh to make it five for Japan.
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Vietnam subbed defender Hoang Thi Loan out for winger Tran Thi Duyen.
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Wakisaka received a yellow card for a foul in an attempt to block Thanh Nha's attack. She was then subbed out.

Facing Japan, who are eighth on world ranking and 26 places above, Vietnam will find it hard to create a surprise in the last round of group D.

After the first two rounds, Vietnam won 2-0 against Nepal and 6-1 against Bangladesh, placing second in the group. A draw or a narrow defeat will be enough to get Vietnam past the group stage.