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Q-finals: Saudi Arabia edge Thailand to seal semis spot
Bangkok: Abdullah Al Hamdan’s penalty 12 minutes from time took Saudi Arabia into the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 as Saad Al Shehri’s side claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Thailand at Thammasat Stadium on Saturday.
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.
Head coach Park Hang-seo satisfied although U23 Vietnam only got one point in the match with UAE
Even U23 Vietnam only had a draw in the first match with U23 UAE at Group D, head coach Park Hang-seo still satisfied with the performance of the players.
Preview MD2 – Group D: Jordan vs Vietnam
Buriram: Jordan head coach Ahmed Abu Ismael is expecting an attacking affair when his team takes on Vietnam on Matchday Two of the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 Group D encounter at the Buriram Stadium on Monday.
