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Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo said: "Park’s team caused great surprise when they threatened Japan with dangerous shots. They almost scored in the 37th minute. Vietnam played with more energy and dedication than Japan, although they are 50 places lower in the FIFA rankings." Fox Sports wrote: "Many, fans and pundits alike, thought the four-time champions Japan had too much quality for the Golden Dragons. But 60-year-old Park proved in the first 45 minutes that when you have a group of willing workers like the Vietnam national team, any top-quality opposition can be given a hard time. "Well done Vietnam for making the whole of ASEAN proud!" Sports website Goal praised goalkeeper Dang Van Lam’s performance in the match. "Japan’s strikers were frustrated by Dang Van Lam’s excellence. They could only make a difference in this tight game thanks to the penalty in minute 57." India’s Sportskeeda said: "Outsider Vietnam made the knockout stage only as the … [Read more...] about Asian media hails Vietnam despite Japan loss

Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated 55' A penalty is given to Japan after the referee checks VAR. Bui Tien Dung receives a yellow card. 53' First substitution for Vietnam: Nguyen Van Toan replaces Nguyen Huy Hung. 51' Dang Van Lam saves a long shot from a Japan midfielder. Japan is pushing on the offense. 46' The second half begins. VietnamMatch stats (First half)Japan6Shots63Shots on goal231%Possession 69%2Corners45Fouls20Yellow cards0 The first half ends goalless with many good chances for Vietnam. 45' A Japan striker faces Dang Van Lam but cannot beat him as he has a great save. 38' Phan Van Duc puts pressure on Japan goalkeeper and Nguyen Quang Hai has a chance to score. Japan goalkeeper pushes the ball out and Phan Van Duc gets a header, but once again the goalkeeper has a quick hand. Asian Cup quarterfinal: Vietnam 0-1 Japan Quang Hải bỏ lỡ cơ hội ghi … [Read more...] about Asian Cup quarterfinal: Vietnam 0-1 Japan

Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated 1' The first quarterfinal game of Asian Cup starts. Vietnam wear the traditional red jersey and Japan enter in their traditional navy blue.Vietnamese fans join their team to sing the national anthem before the game. Photo by VnExpress/Doan Loan Two Vietnamese players get ready for the game. Photo by VnExpress/Duc Dong Key striker Nguyen Cong Phuong practices a kick before the game. Photo by VnExpress/Duc Dong Vietnam are entering the Asian Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2007 and the excitement is high across the football-crazy nation. A thousand Vietnamese fans will be cheering for the team at the Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai as the game starts at 8 p.m. (Hanoi time). Asian Cup quarterfinal: Vietnam 0-0 Japan Không khí CĐV trên khán đài sân UAE Japan said they've come to UAE for the championship, and Vietnam are aware that they … [Read more...] about Asian Cup quarterfinal: Vietnam 0-0 Japan

Vietnam are entering the Asian Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2007 and the excitement is high across the football-crazy nation. A thousand Vietnamese fans will be cheering for the team at the Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai as the game starts at 8 p.m. (Hanoi time) Không khí CĐV trên khán đài sân UAE Japan said they've come to UAE for the championship, and Vietnam are aware that they will enter a tough game. Vietnam's head coach Park Hang-seo said "the players will fight with all their strength." A Vietnamese fan waves the national flag outside the stadium in Dubai. Photo by VnExpress/Duc Dong Vietnamese fans pose before the Vietnam vs Japan game. Photo by VnExpress/Duc Dong … [Read more...] about Vietnam play Japan in Asian Cup quarterfinal

"Vietnam and Park Hang-seo! Hats off to them, what an incredible effort. You guys didn’t park the bus and played a fair and square game with Jordan in 120 minutes. You didn’t play like a weaker team, you have faith and totally deserve the victory," Kelvin Leong of Fox Sports wrote on Twitter. Another football journalist, Keeshaanan Sundaresan of FourFourTwo magazine also praised Vietnam’s spirit. "Vietnam is a fearless team. They are the giant killers. They kept their head straight and won against Jordan on penalties. Believe it or not, they are qualified for the quarterfinals of Asian Cup," Sundaresan wrote. "Do you know what I like about this team? It’s the accuracy in their passes. Most Southeast Asian players have a good eye on the ball but they usually have a problem with their last passes. With Vietnam, that became less complicated," Sundraresan added. On ESPN, commentator Sid Ventura wrote: "It’s amazing. Vietnam is the Asian Cup quarter-finals … [Read more...] about Asian media, football experts lavish praise on ‘giant killer’ Vietnam