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Vietnam lost their second game at AFC Asian Cup on Saturday against Iran, the number one team in Asia according to FIFA rankings.
Forward Sardar Azmoun scored from a header in the 38th minute and had a simple finish thanks to a defense mistake from Vietnam in the 69th minute.
Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam had a busy game saving repeated attacks from Iran, compared to three chances from Vietnam, including a free kick.
Vietnam entered the game pledging to go all out as they hoped for a chance to go further in the tournament, after losing 2-3 in their first game with Iraq. Their next and final group stage match will be with Yemen next Wednesday.
| Vietnam | Game stats | Iran |
| 5 | Shots | 15 |
| 2 | Shots on goal | 5 |
| 32 | Possession (%) | 68 |
| 0 | Corners | 4 |
| 8 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
