" The Vietnam team is our real opponent. You guys played very well. I think you guys have a bright future. If you maintain this performance, I hope Vietnam will go on with Iraq ," Mustafa Haider commented on the Facebook page of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).
The Vietnamese team was rated lower than Iraq. However, in reality, coach Philippe Troussier and his team performed well and caused many difficulties for their opponents. It was not until the last minute of injury time that the Iraqi team scored a goal thanks to substitute player Mohanad Ali.
The Vietnamese team played impressively against Iraq.
" Congratulations to the Iraqi team for winning. I also hope the Vietnamese team is lucky and continues with us, " wrote Hussein Al Asadi.
Meanwhile, Muthanna Harith Al Tai commented: " Both teams played well, showing a high-class match. The Vietnamese team was unlucky, but luck smiled on us despite missing many opportunities. Wish the Vietnamese team all the best. Iraq is leading the group ."
In contrast to the joy of Iraqi fans, Vietnamese fans were sad. The goal conceded in extra time made many people regretful when the whole team played well.
Account Nguyen Khanh expressed: " Once again conceding a last-minute goal against Iraq. So sad ."
" We should have controlled the ball in the last situation. I'm a bit regretful but the team's playing style is much better than before, " said fan Cuong Le.
Besides words of encouragement, some comments gave advice to Coach Troussier and his students. Account Quang Le said: " Early substitution is a double-edged sword. In the last minutes, we have no choice but to calculate other options on the field ."
Supporter Nguyen Hieu commented: " Van Lam needs to learn from experience. He should be more pragmatic, instead of kicking the ball straight into the middle of the field, he should pass the ball back and forth ."
Despite the loss, the Vietnamese team still holds the second position. In the match at the same time, the Indonesian team shared points with the Philippines. The Vietnamese team is currently 2 points ahead of these two teams. Khang Lap commented: " In general, we still have a chance. The team must play their best against Indonesia in the next match ."
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