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Vietnam beat Philippines 2-0 in World Cup qualifiers

By Hoang Nguyen       NOV. 16, 2023

Nguyen Van Toan opened the score for Vietnam before Nguyen Dinh Bac settled the victory with a last-minute goal in the World Cup qualifier against hosts Philippines Thursday.

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    Dinh Bac celebrates his winning goal, also his first for the Vietnam's national team. Photo by Hieu Luong
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    Vietnam won 2-0!

    It was an amazing solo effort by the substitution Dinh Bac in the very last minute of the game as he dribbled past two defenders before burying it into the left corner and sealed the 2-0 victory for Vietnam against Philippines. The referee blew the final whistle after the goal.

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    Viet Anh noticed that Etheridge going out of the box and tried his luck with a shot from the midfield, but it went wide.

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    The second half has four additional minutes.

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    Nguyen Thanh Binh was booked after committing a foul right at the edge of the box. Philippines got a great chance to equalize from this freekick, but couldn’t take it past the fence.

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    Vietnam beat Philippines 2-0 in World Cup qualifiers

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    Van Toan is replaced by Nguyen Van Tung

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    Van Toan was in great pain after a collision with a Philippines defender and he left the field on a stretcher.

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    A collision that sent Van Toan (L) off the field on a stretcher. Photo by Hieu Luong
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    Rublico had the best chance so far to score for Philippines as he faced Van Lam in an open position, but that was not a good finish.

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    Vietnam beat Philippines 2-0 in World Cup qualifiers

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    Vietnam's youngest player Nguyen Dinh Bac is subbed in for Tuan Hai, who missed a lot of chances in the game.

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    Pham Tuan Hai (number 18) reacts after missing a chance to score. Photo by Hieu Luong
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    Schrock got a yellow for a dangerous tackle.

Philippines have the home advantage as they take on Vietnam at Rizal Memorial Stadium. Prior to the match, Philippine Football Federation launched a campaign to get 10,000 fans to the stadium to support the home team.

Their record against Vietnam is nine defeats, two wins and a draw.

Vietnam will have their first official match under the new coach Philippe Troussier.

Vietnam's goal is to get past the second round and meeting Philippines is a good chance for them to get their first three points in the group.

 
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