FIFA/ASIA
AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024: Vietnam says good bye after the quarter-final
Despite playing hard, U23 Vietnam had to stop in the quarterfinals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 when losing 0-1 to U23 Iraq.
Coach Philippe Troussier: “The Vietnam team is ready to face the challenge on Indonesia’s field”
Speaking at the press conference before the match with the Indonesia team in the World Cup 2026 Asian 2nd Qualifiers, head coach Philippe Troussier expressed confidence in his players and affirmed the Vietnam team is ready to face the challenge when coming to Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
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Iraq 3 – 2 Vietnam: Cruel extra time
Vietnam team unfortunately lost 2-3 to Iraq in extra time, even though at the end of the first half we took the lead. This is the 4th time in history that the Vietnam team lost to this opponent in the last minute of the match. However, coach Troussier and his team had a commendable match.
Group D: Vietnam 0-1 Indonesia
The pressure from the naturalized players on the Indonesia side caused the Vietnam team to face many difficulties. Despite their best efforts, coach Philippe Troiussier’s team could not overcome Indonesia in the decisive match to their chance to continue in Group D.
Head of the Asian Cup 2023 Organizing Committee in Qatar was impressed with the opening match of the Vietnam team
On January 15, Head of the Organizing Committee of the Asian Cup 2023 Qatar, Mr. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, visited the “headquarters” of the Vietnam team. Receiving and working with Mr. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, on the side of VFF, there were Mr. Tran Anh Tu – VFF’s Vice President, Head of the Vietnamese Team Delegation and Mr. Duong Nghiep Khoi – VFF’s General Secretary, team manager at the 2023 Asian Cup.
The Vietnam team made a strong impression in their opening match against championship candidate Japan
The Vietnam team made a strong impression in the opening match against championship candidate Japan in the framework of the 2023 Asian Cup. Coach Philippe Troussier’s players excellently took a 2-1 lead against Japan and only suffered lost when the reigning Asian runner-up, with the shine of the stars, came back to win the final 4-2.
Group H: Hai Phong cruise past Hougang
Hai Phong: Vietnam’s Hai Phong FC finished off their AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Group H journey with a convincing 4-0 win against Singapore’s Hougang United on Wednesday evening at the Lach Tray Stadium.
Group J: Hanoi end Urawa’s reign
Hanoi: Defending champions Urawa Red Diamonds exited the AFC Champions League™ 2023-24 on Wednesday as the J1 League side slumped to a 2-1 loss against Hanoi FC at My Dinh Stadium with Maciej Skorza’s outfit needing to win to have any hope of advancing to the last 16.
Preview – Group J: Hanoi FC (VIE) v Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)
Hanoi: Urawa Red Diamonds are set for an anxious wait even if they defeat hosts Hanoi FC in their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group J tie on Wednesday.
