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Vietnam lose 0-1 to Japan in World Cup qualifiers

By Hoang Nguyen       NOV. 11, 2021

Japan scored a single goal against hosts Vietnam Thursday, marking the latter's fifth defeat in the final World Cup qualification round.

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    Vietnamese players are disappointed as Japanese opponents celebrate their victory. Photo by Lam Thoa

  • 90'+4
    Game over

    Vietnam lost 0-1 to Japan at home, with the only goal scored by Junya Ito.

  • 90'

    Four minutes are added to the second half.

  • 89'

    Two substitutions, Thanh Chung and Xuan Truong created a great chance for Vietnam, but Truong's shot lacked accuracy.

  • 87'

    Vietnam put striker Nguyen Tien Linh out and replaced him by another striker, Ha Duc Chinh. Japan also subbed Morita out for Genki Haraguchi.

  • 85'

    Keeper Truong was fouled by Morita after trying to save a shot. The referee gave Morita a yellow card.

  • 83'

    Vietnam made two substitutions: Phan Van Duc and Bui Tien Dung were replaced by Luong Xuan Truong and Nguyen Thanh Chung.

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    Nguyen Van Toan has not made a strong impression after being subbed in. Photo by Lam Thoa

  • 81'

    Shibasaki took a dangerous shot and keeper Truong made a great save.

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    Vietnam lose 0-1 to Japan in World Cup qualifiers

  • 74'

    Another two substitutions from Japan: Kyogo Furuhashi and Gaku Shibasaki replaced Ao Tanaka and Yuya Osako.

Both Vietnam and Japan are desperate for points in this game. Vietnam are at the bottom of group B after losing the first four games, while Japan are fourth with two wins and two losses.

Vietnam have scored four goals and conceded 10, while Japan have scored three and conceded three.

In the three recent encounters, Vietnam suffered defeat against Japan. The Samurai Blue are 28th on FIFA world ranking, which is 70 places above Vietnam.

Playing on home stadium My Dinh, Vietnam will have the support of over 10,000 fans.

 
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