Doha –
Vietnam national team indeed lost to Japanbut managed to trouble the giants in the first Group D match 2023 Asian Cup. Coach Philippe Troussier really satisfied
First match Group D between Japan vs Vietnam was held on Sunday (14/1/2024). At Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, The Golden Star Warriors were beaten by Samurai Blue 2-4.
In that match, Japan had trouble fighting Vietnam. How could it not be, the team that owns 5 Asian Cup titles was left behind.
After Takumi Minamino took a 1-0 lead, Vietnam turned things around to 2-1 through goals from Nguyen Dinh Bac and Pham Tuan Hai. However, Japan was able to get three more goals back thanks to the second goals from Minamino, Keito Nakamura and Ayase Ueda.
For Vietnam national teammaking an opponent of caliber Japan, which has been a member of the World Cup and is home to many top players, is a matter of pride. Coach Philippe Troussier was really happy to see the performance of his team.
“I’m happy with today’s match. If we talk about ranking and performance, Japan is really a giant that we have to face. In the first minutes, my players were a bit confused and overwhelmed by the pressure coming from the opponent,” said Troussier after the match. reported by VN Express.
“During the remainder of the match, the players developed and implemented tactics well, while maintaining determination until the last minute. In short, I am very satisfied with the team’s performance today,” he said.
Vietnam national team Next they will face Indonesia, who will be playing their first match in 2023 Asian Cup against Iraq on Monday (15/1) evening WIB. Temporary Japanwho now leads Group D with 3 points, will face Iraq in their second match, 19 January.
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2024-01-15 00:40:30
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