Bui Tien Dung's mistake, U23 Vietnam watched UAE and Jordan enter the quarterfinals together

Despite pushing forward to find a goal and not having any truly dangerous situations, in the 9th minute, U23 Vietnam encountered a sharp counter-attack from the opponent. Player Kim Kuk-jin penetrated the penalty area and then decisively shot diagonally. Bui Tien Dung was helpless but the ball went just wide of the post. Luck was on the side of U23 Vietnam in this situation.

Two minutes later, U23 Vietnam had a clear chance, striker Tien Linh escaped after a pass from Quang Hai but goalkeeper Ju-Hyok was able to rush out to clear the danger for U23 North Korea's goal.

Starting lineup of U23 Vietnam - U23 North Korea. Photo: Hai Hoang

The effort to dominate the game paid off for U23 Vietnam. It was a goal that was exactly what the team had been practicing recently. In the 16th minute, from Thanh Chung's delicate pass, Tan Tai broke the offside trap and crossed for Tien Linh to run in at the right time, tapping the ball to open the score.

The match was no less fierce when North Korea's number 14, Ok-chol, received a yellow card after a foul on Duc Chinh, and Dinh Trong was no exception after an aerial battle. Before that, U23 Vietnam captain Quang Hai also received a yellow card from the referee.

In the most exciting moment, the nightmare in the goal once again came to U23 Vietnam. Number 12 Kang Kuk-chol took a free kick from quite a distance, goalkeeper Tien Dung punched the ball and it bounced off the crossbar and flew into the net. The score was equalized 1-1 for U23 North Korea.

An attempt to dribble by Tien Linh. Photo: Hai Hoang

Luck continued to turn away from U23 Vietnam in a situation where it was clear that a North Korean defender touched the ball with his hand in the penalty area in the 37th minute but the referee did not award us a penalty. In this context, VAR technology was not applied by the referees.

In the 38th minute, from a corner kick on the right wing, Quang Hai crossed the ball inside. Tien Linh was the one who headed it but could not bring the second goal for U23 Vietnam, the ball crossed the U23 North Korea goal.

In the 43rd minute, Duc Chinh was fouled and U23 Vietnam was awarded a free kick near the 16m50 line. Before this opportunity, Quang Hai took his signature free kick but the ball hit the wall. In the 1 minute of extra time, U23 Vietnam could not score another goal and the first half ended in a 1-1 draw.

Tien Linh celebrates the opening goal. Photo: Hai Hoang

In the second half, Trong Hung left the field to give his position to Viet Anh. So the central midfield pair now was Duc Chien - Quang Hai so that Hoang Duc could move higher. In the 50th minute, Tien Linh broke through 3 white-shirted players but his shot with his weaker foot missed the North Korea U23 goal. Immediately after that, Quang Hai fired a long-range shot with great force but the ball went just over the bar.

In the 52nd and 57th minutes, scoring opportunities continuously came to U23 Vietnam. Duc Chinh failed to finish after a very good cross from his teammate. After that, Hoang Duc skillfully dribbled past 3 North Korean players but the shot from a narrow angle by number 14 was caught by goalkeeper Ju-hyok. In the 59th minute, Duc Chinh also launched a powerful shot in the penalty area but the ball went over the bar.

Stuck in finding a goal, Coach Park sent Thanh Son in for Duc Chien. A change in midfield. In addition, Ngoc Bao left the field for Bao Toan.

U23 Vietnam was officially eliminated from the 2020 AFC U23 Championship. Photo: Hai Hoang

In the remaining minutes, U23 Vietnam played with great effort but still failed in their attacks. Not only that, the chance of Coach Park Hang-seo and his team to continue was completely ended when Bao Toan clumsily fouled an opponent player in the penalty area.

In the 90th minute from the penalty spot, Chung-gyu kicked neatly into the far right corner, fooling Bui Tien Dung to increase the score to 2-1. In the extra time, Dinh Trong received a second yellow card and left the field, ending an unforgettable match with U23 Vietnam.

If U23 Vietnam wins against U23 North Korea, U23 Vietnam will still be eliminated because in the match between U23 Jordan and U23 UAE, the two teams tied 1-1.

Thus, at the end of Group D, U23 Vietnam only ranked 3rd with 2 points, 2 draws and 1 loss. The two teams U23 Jordan and U23 UAE officially entered the quarterfinals with 5 points. At the end of the 2020 AFC U23 Championship, U23 Vietnam officially became the former runner-up and the unbeaten streak of U23 Vietnam throughout the past time was also stopped.

Live U23 Vietnam - U23 North Korea: Super attacking lineup

(Baonghean.vn) - With the current situation of Group D, U23 Vietnam is determined to defeat North Korea with a big score difference - in the context that the opponent has almost given up because it has been officially eliminated. The match will take place at 20:15 today.