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Q-finals: Korea Republic strike late to seal semis spot
Bangkok: Korea Republic made it four wins from four at the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 on Sunday thanks to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Jordan which propelled them into the competition’s semi-finals and a step nearer to qualifying for this year’s Olympic Games.
Preview MD3 – Group D: Vietnam vs DPR Korea
Bangkok: Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo wants to end his side’s group stage on a high even as they know their fate is out of their hands ahead of their final AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 Group D fixture against DPR Korea on Thursday.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent a letter to encourage U23 Vietnam
On 15th Jan, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent a letter to head coach Park Hang-seo and all the players of U23 Vietnam.
U23 Vietnam arrived in Bangkok, focus on the last match of the group stage
On the afternoon of 14th Jan, U23 Vietnam moved from Buriram to Bangkok to prepare for the last match against U23 DPR Korea.
It’s not over yet for Vietnam, says Tran Dinh Trong
Buriram: Tran Dinh Trong insists that Vietnam are still in contention to advance to the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 quarter-finals despite their 0-0 draw against Jordan in Group D on Monday.
Head coach Park Hang-seo: “U23 Vietnam has only one choice is focus on the match with DPR Korea”
Speak at the press conference after the draw 0-0 with U23 Jordan, head coach Park Hang-seo knew that U23 Vietnam is facing a difficult situation and only has one choice is winning U23 DPR Korea at the last match of the group stage.
Group D – MD2: UAE 2-0 DPR Korea
Buriram: Two first-half goals from Khalifa Al Hammadi and Zayed Al Ameri helped the United Arab Emirates cruise to a 2-0 victory over DPR Korea at Buriram Stadium on Monday, eliminating the East Asians from the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020.
Group D – MD2: Jordan 0-0 Vietnam
Buriram: There was plenty of action but no goals at Buriram Stadium as Jordan and Vietnam played out a 0-0 draw on Matchday Two of the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 Group D on Monday.
Group B – MD2: Syria 2-1 Japan
Bangkok: A breakaway goal two minutes from time by Syria’s Ala’a Aldin Dali condemned Japan to a 2-1 defeat at Thammasat Stadium on Sunday that sees the 2016 champions exit the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 with one game remaining.
Group C – MD2: China PR 0-2 Uzbekistan
Songkhla: Defending champions Uzbekistan took a major step towards the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 quarter-finals, defeating China PR 2-0 at Tinsulanon Stadium on Sunday.
Group C – MD2: IR Iran 1-2 Korea Republic
Songkhla: Korea Republic became the first team to qualify for the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 knockout stage after they claimed a 2-1 win over Islamic Republic of Iran at Tinsulanon Stadium on Sunday.
