03:08, 20/08/2018

Vietnam top Group D at ASIAD 2018

Vietnam defeated Japan 1-0 in the last match of the group stage at ASIAD 2018 on August 19 and claimed the first place of Group D.
 

Vietnam defeated Japan 1-0 in the last match of the group stage at ASIAD 2018 on August 19 and claimed the first place of Group D.
 
Nguyen Quang Hai’s strike at the third minute after a mistake of Japanese midfielder gave coach Park Hang-seo’s side a 1-0 half-time lead. After the break, Japan had a lion’s share of possession but failed to score the equalizer. In 80 minutes, Japan’s goal was disallowed for a clear offside. The match finished with no more goal scored.

 

Quang Hai scores only goal in match with Japan
Quang Hai scores only goal in match with Japan
 
With all wins in the group stage, Vietnam topped Group D and will play the third best –best placed team of Group B, E or F.
 
Source: thethao247.vn
Translated by H.N