Vietnam progressed to the Asian Cup's last 16 thanks to their lower tally of yellow cards than Lebanon who beat North Korea 4-1 in the final group stage match.
Vietnam progressed to the Asian Cup’s last 16 thanks to their lower tally of yellow cards than Lebanon who beat North Korea 4-1 in the final group stage match.
Before the match between Lebanon and North Korea, Vietnam and Lebanon were level on points (three points) and goal difference (-1) in the ranking of the best third-placed teams. Vietnam received two yellow cards fewer than Lebanon, which meant Lebanon had to exist the Asian Cup 2019.
Vietnam will face Group B leader Jordan in the last 16 at Al Maktoum Stadium, Dubai on January 20.
Source: vietnamnet.vn
Translated by H.N