Asian fans admire Vietnam's performance against Japan

(Dan Tri) - The Vietnamese team caused a surprise when they took a 2-1 lead over Japan. However, coach Philippe Troussier's team unfortunately lost 2-4 on the Al Thumama field on the evening of January 14.

Vietnam team lost to Japan after a thrilling chase

"Congratulations to Japan for their victory. But also congratulations to Vietnam, you had a great performance," an Iraqi fan commented on the AFC Asian Cup page after Vietnam lost 2-4 to Japan in the opening match of Group D of the 2023 Asian Cup on the evening of January 14. With a higher-class squad, Japan quickly dominated the game and scored the opening goal in the 11th minute thanks to striker Takumi Minamino. However, coach Philippe Troussier's team surprisingly equalized just 5 minutes later.

Striker Dinh Bac headed the equalizer 1-1 for the Vietnam team (Photo: AP).

From a corner kick on the left wing, striker Nguyen Dinh Bac made a classy header that left goalkeeper Suzuki Zion helpless as the ball flew straight into the net. The Vietnamese team continued to cause shock with a goal to take the lead 2-1 in the 33rd minute of the match. From a free kick in the middle of the field, the ball was hung into the penalty area and central defender Bui Hoang Viet Anh headed it dangerously but goalkeeper Suzuki Zion still used his hand to block it. However, striker Pham Tuan Hai was there in time to cushion the ball into the net of the "Blue Samurai" team for the second time. Despite being behind, the Japanese players remained calm and created many sharp attacks at the end of the first half. Minamino continued to put his name on the scoreboard with an equalizer at 2-2 in the 45th minute, before Nakamura Keito helped the home team take a 3-2 lead in the 45+4th minute of injury time. In the second half, the Japanese team maintained considerable pressure and scored another goal in the 85th minute after Ueda Ayase scored, thereby sealing a 4-2 victory. "What an impressive match for Vietnam! Unfortunately they couldn't keep the score until the end of the match but, after all, they really showed a great performance. Respect from Indonesia", an Indonesian fan expressed.

The Vietnamese team had an impressive match against a higher-class team, Japan (Photo: Getty).

"What an exciting match. Vietnam is a good team," a Japanese fan also praised the performance of the Vietnamese team. "Vietnamese heroes. You are amazing, you are worthy opponents of Japan," a fan from Iran expressed. "It was exciting and dramatic. Both teams gave the audience a good match," a fan from Thailand also spoke up. "I hope the Vietnamese team will win the next match. Greetings from Israel," an Israeli fan shared. In the second match of the group stage, the Vietnamese team will meet an equal opponent, Indonesia, on January 19. This is the match that coach Philippe Troussier aims to win to compete for a ticket to the round of 16.

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