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Vietnam lose 0-2 to Iran in second Asian Cup game

By Staff reporters       JAN. 12, 2019

Vietnam blocked repeated attacks from Iran but forward Sardar Azmoun still managed to go past the defense twice.

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  • 90'+3

    Time's up. Vietnam lose 0-2 to Iran, their second loss in the group stage.

  • 90'

    Midfielder Do Duy Manh receives a yellow card, his second in the tournament, meaning he will not be present in Vietnam's next game against Yemen.

  • 89'

    Nguyen Quang Hai has a chance to score but his shot stays out.

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    Vietnam lose 0-2 to Iran in second Asian Cup game

  • 85'

    Midfielder Nguyen Trong Hoang is subbed out for forward Nguyen Tien Linh.

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    Sardar Azmoun leaves the game after scoring two goals.

  • 78'

    Sardar Azmoun, who scored two in the match, is replaced by Karim Ansarifard.

  • 76'

    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.


  • 69'
    Iran score the second goal

    Vietnam have a defense mistake and Sardar Azmoun scores the double with a simple finish.

  • 63'

    Iran sub two players out at the same time.

  • 58'

    The second substitution for Vietnam: Ngan Van Dai, in his very first appearance in the Asian Cup, replaces Pham Duc Huy.

Vietnamese and Iranian fans cheer outside the Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi, ahead of the game. Photo by VnExpress/Van Loc

Vietnamese and Iranian fans cheer outside the Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi, ahead of the game. Photo by VnExpress/Van Loc
Vietnamese and Iranian flags are paraded outside the stadium. Photo by VnExpress/Van Loc

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.

Outside the stadium before the game.

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.

 
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