Vietnam goalkeeper's best-rated performance couldn't save team from Indonesia defeat

By Lam Thoa   January 19, 2024 | 09:43 pm PT
Goalkeeper Nguyen Filip posted a solid performance but couldn’t help Vietnam avoid defeat against Indonesia at the Asian Cup on Friday.
Vietnam goalkeeper's best-rated performance couldn't save team from Indonesia defeat

Vietnam's second group D match took place at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Friday night, and Nguyen Filip (green jersey) and his teammates needed a victory to keep their chance of advancing, after losing to Japan in the opening match.

Vietnam goalkeeper's best-rated performance couldn't save team from Indonesia defeat

However, coach Philippe Troussier's team didn't get off to a good start, allowing Indonesia to pressure them from the beginning of the match. Indonesia delivered a series of continuous crosses into the penalty area and threatened Filip's goal many times.

Vietnam goalkeeper's best-rated performance couldn't save team from Indonesia defeat

In the 42nd minute, the Vietnamese-Czech keeper was helpless when facing Asnawi Mangkualam on a penalty spot. The ball sailed into the top left corner of the net, opposite Filip’s move.

Vietnam goalkeeper's best-rated performance couldn't save team from Indonesia defeat

In the following minutes, Indonesia continued to create trouble for Vietnam's defense, but Filip’s savvy tending denied many shots.

Vietnam goalkeeper's best-rated performance couldn't save team from Indonesia defeat

In injury time, Filip joined the attack when Vietnam received a final corner kick.

As his teammates positioned themselves, he chanted encouragement, imploring his teammates to stay focused and not give up.

Vietnam goalkeeper's best-rated performance couldn't save team from Indonesia defeat

When Indonesia got the ball to start a counterattack, Filip ran at full speed back to goal.

Vietnam goalkeeper's best-rated performance couldn't save team from Indonesia defeat

Filip was given the highest score in the match by Sofascore, at 7.6. However, his excellence could not help Vietnam avoid defeat.

Vietnam goalkeeper's best-rated performance couldn't save team from Indonesia defeat

Filip shakes hands with fans after the match.

He said he was sad. However, he added that he and his teammates would quickly forget the loss and prepare for their final match against Iraq on Jan. 24 before exiting the tournament.

Vietnam goalkeeper's best-rated performance couldn't save team from Indonesia defeat

The Vietnamese goalkeeper receives a hug from a family member in the stand. His mother, wife and son also came to the stand to watch his first game with Vietnam, against Japan, on Jan. 14.

Filip was born in 1992 to a Czech mother and a Vietnamese father. He started his career at a youth academy and then played for Sparta Prague’s first team before moving to other Czech clubs like Bydzov, Vlasim, Slova Liberec and Slovacko. Filip was named the best goalkeeper in the Czech National Football League for the 2018-2019 season.

After joining Vietnamese club CAHN in the V. League 2023 season, Filip met local residency requirements and completed his naturalization process in December.

Highlights of Vietnam and Indonesia game at the Asian Cup 2023.
 
 
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