Scoring the Vietnam vs Iraq match: Cong Phuong shines, the defense makes regrettable mistakes

The defense made another unfortunate mistake. Photo: Fox Sports

Goalkeeper

A hard day at work for Van Lam when the opponent on the other side of the battle line was Iraq, the former champion in 2007. The players in white launched many dangerous shots. In the second goal, Van Lam let the ball bounce after Kadhim's header. In the third goal, Van Lam chose the wrong position.

Van Lam (5)

Defender

Against a highly rated opponent, the Vietnamese defense began to show mistakes. Duy Manh handled the ball wrongly, allowing Kadhim to steal the ball and shoot past Van Lam. In the second goal, the defense system was quite slow, allowing Humam Tariq to equalize 2-2.

Ngoc Hai (8), Duy Manh (5), Tien Dung (8), Hong Duy (7), Trong Hoang (7)

Midfielder

A good match in midfield. In the first half, we were not at a disadvantage, even taking the initiative and dominating the game. Xuan Truong played a good role as conductor, pumping the ball to Cong Phuong and Quang Hai. The duo Van Duc and Quang Hai maintained their form, continuously creating many breakthrough passes. Unfortunately, both were unlucky in finishing.

Xuan Truong (7), Hung Dung (7), Van Duc (8), Quang Hai (8)

Forward

A close approach situation caused Faez to fumble into an own goal, a goal that gave Vietnam the lead for the second time. A performance that left everyone speechless, Cong Phuong repaid the trust of coach Park Hang-seo.

Cong Phuong (9)