The two matches of the Vietnamese team with Japan and Indonesia were included by AFC in the list of the most attractive and worth-watching matches in the 2023 Asian Cup group stage.
The 2023 Asian Cup group stage has ended, determining 16 teams to advance to the 1/8 round. Unfortunately, the Vietnamese team had to stop early.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has created a poll for the most worth-watching and most interesting matches in the 2023 Asian Cup group stage, with 6 matches listed by AFC.
Notably, Vietnam national team participated in 2 matches in the above voting list.
The first was a 2-4 defeat against the Japanese team. This is a match where coach Philippe Troussier and his team created many difficulties for the No. 1 team in Asia on the FIFA rankings.
“There was no lack of excitement surrounding coach Philippe Troussier’s first match against the Japanese team, the team he led to the 2000 Asian Cup championship. The French coach’s Vietnam team made one of the The most beloved teams of the tournament were absolutely terrified,” AFC commented on this match.
The second match worth watching is the competition between the Vietnamese team and the Indonesian team. This match was previously included in the list of most awaited matches in the 2023 Asian Cup group stage by AFC.
“The Vietnamese team faced Indonesia in the second match of the group stage. The two teams tried to find victory after the opening day defeat, as well as the motivation to show their position in the region. This is a rare match between Southeast Asian teams in the Asian Cup, because the last time took place 52 years ago.“, AFC described this match.
In this match, Indonesia National Team defeated Vietnam National Team with a score of 1-0 thanks to Asnawi Mangkualam’s goal. 3 points helped Indonesia take third place in Group D, and also gain the right to enter the 1/8 round. Meanwhile, the Vietnamese team was eliminated immediately after the second match.
In the AFC voting list, there is another match from Group D, the match between Japan and Iraq. This match decided the top spot in the group and the victory belonged to the West Asian team.
The remaining three matches on the worth-watching list include: Saudi Arabia’s win over Oman, Tajikistan’s win over Lebanon, and the draw between South Korea and Malaysia.