Vietnam loses 2-3 to Iraq in Asian Cup match

By Hoang Nguyen       JAN. 24, 2024

Vietnam bid farewell to Asian Cup with a 2-3 defeat to Iraq after conceding in the last minute of the game.

  • 90'+14
    Game over

    Despite having a good game, Vietnam couldn't escape defeat after letting Iraq score in the last minute. They said goodbye to Asian Cup this year with a 2-3 loss.

  • 90'+12
    3-2 for Iraq

    Hussein didn't miss this time from the spot. Vietnam once again conceded in the last minute of the game.

  • 90'+11
    Another penalty for Iraq

    Vo Minh Trong fouled an Iraq player inside the box and the referee gave Iraq another penalty.

  • 90'+1
    Vietnam equalize!

    A team play of three Vietnam players put Quang Hai in a position to finish and he beat Iraq goalkeeper to level the score. Nguyen Thanh Binh assisted the goal with an accurate header.

  • 90'

    Ten minutes are added to the second half.

  • 88'

    Hussein almost scored again as his header was just a few inches away from goal.

  • 83'
    Hussein misses penalty

    From the penalty spot, Hussein tricked goalkeeper Filip Nguyen but his shot hit the post. No goal for Iraq.

  • 81'
    Penalty for Iraq

    Viet Anh tackled an Iraq player inside the box but didn't hit the ball. After reviewing the play on VAR, the referee gave Iraq a penalty and Viet Anh a yellow card.

  • 76'

    Le Ngoc Bao left the field on a stretcher after an injury and was replaced by Do Duy Manh, while Pham Xuan Manh is out for Vu Van Thanh.

  • 74'
    2-1 for Iraq

    It's another header goal from Iraq and this time the scorer is striker Aymen Hussein, who beat all Vietnam defenders in the air.

While Iraq have secured a spot in the round of 16 as the top team of group D, Vietnam were eliminated after two defeats against Japan and Indonesia.

Although this game doesn't affect the position of both teams, they still have their reasons to aim for the win.

With Vietnam, it's a nice farewell to the tournament and with Iraq it's to show their power and dedication.

 
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