Vietnam’s victory over Jordan at Asian Cup grabs int’l headlines
Vietnam’s “golden star” warriors have received praise from the international media following their convincing win 4-2 over Jordan on January 20 to advance to the quarterfinals of the AFC Asian Cup 2019.
Vietnam has convincing win 4-2 over Jordan on January 20 to advance to the quarterfinals of the AFC Asian Cup.(Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s “golden star” warriors have received praise from the international media following their convincing win 4-2 over Jordan onJanuary 20 to advance to the quarterfinals of the AFC Asian Cup 2019.
AFP described Vietnam emerged “victorious” from a penalty shoot-out withJordan, and become the first team to reach the tourney’s quarter-finals afterbeing the last team to scrape into the round of 16.
“The SoutheastAsian champions were on balance the stronger and more positive team over the120 minutes”, it said.
Reuters complimented Vietnam for their excellent performance, neat interplay,and stylish touches.
On its website, Fox Sports Asia quoted a line-up of comments from footballaficionados, who depicted the Vietnam’s triumph as “fairy tale” but convincingand deserving. Many fans from Thailand expressed their profound admiration.
In its player ratings following the match, Fox Sports Asia gave mark 9 forNguyen Cong Phuong who “had another brilliant game and got a vital goal earlyin the second half”, Bui Tien Dung who “made crucial challenges and kept Jordanat bay for much of the game” and goalkeeper Dang Van Lam who “was very calmunder pressure, and held his nerve during a tense penalty shootout”.
Meanwhile, the Korean media were impressed by coach Park Hang-seo’s magic. Hehas received media coverage in his homeland since he led the Vietnamesefootball team at the AFC U23Championships 2018, ASIAD 2018, and AFF Suzuki Cup 2018.
Chosunilbo said that Park’s magic helped Vietnam play better than their rivals.
The Daily Sports praised Park’s ability when he and the Vietnamese footballteam beat Jordan to gain the first ticket to the quarterfinal round.-VNA
Vietnam secured the last ticket to the knockout round of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 in the United Arab Emirates after narrowly qualified over Lebanon on fair-play points.
The International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA)’ website has run an article lauding the achievements of the Vietnamese men’s national football team, and head coach Park Hang-seo in particular for his recent contributions to the country.
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Vietnam has convincing win 4-2 over Jordan on January 20 to advance to the quarterfinals of the AFC Asian Cup.(Photo: VNA) 
