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Nguyen Quang Hai has a chance to score but his shot stays out.
Nguyen Quang Hai takes a free kick after Iran receive a yellow card for a foul. But the shot is saved by Iran's goalkeeper.
Vietnam have a defense mistake and Sardar Azmoun scores the double with a simple finish.
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Vietnamese and Iranian fans cheer outside the Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi, ahead of the game. Photo by VnExpress/Van Loc |
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Vietnamese and Iranian flags are paraded outside the stadium. Photo by VnExpress/Van Loc |
The game will start at 6 p.m. (Hanoi time) at the Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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Outside the stadium before the game. |
Speaking at a press conference one day before the match, Vietnam's coach Park Hang-seo said Vietnam will try to make the most of their opportunities against the stronger opponent.
On the Iranian side, coach Carlos Queiroz said they were impressed with Vietnam's first match, when they lost 2-3 to Iraq in the last minute, and they will be careful.
Iran enter the match already scoring three points from a 5-0 win over Yemen.
