Vietnam team was unlucky; Oman created an "earthquake" against Japan; Australia crushed China
(Baonghean.vn)- VFF and Saudi Arabia Football Federation signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in football development; Iraq held Korea to a draw; Oman created an "earthquake" against Japan... are the outstanding news in the past 24 hours.
Saudi Arabia Football Federation will support Vietnamese teams
VFF and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation have signed a memorandum of understanding on football development. A series of contents will be cooperated and exchanged by the two sides, in which the other side will invite and support Vietnamese teams to come for training and friendly matches.
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| On the afternoon of September 2, at the headquarters of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in football development between the Vietnam Football Federation and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation was signed. |
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation will also plan to invite a Vietnamese representative to participate in the organization of the AFC Champions League with the local organizing committee; Organize pre-season training for Vietnamese referees in case VAR is put into use in Vietnam's professional football tournaments.
South Korea 0–0 Iraq
Playing offensively and continuously forcing the opponent Iraq into a difficult defense, but the host Korea still could not find victory.
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Son Heung Min (7, Korea) was almost stuck with the Iraqi players. |
The match continued to drift towards the final minutes and there were no goals. However, praise must be given to the visiting team Iraq for their tenacious fight. Therefore, 1 point won in this match is a worthy reward for them and it is also a surprise in the opening match of Group A.
Japan 0-1 Oman result: Oman creates "earthquake" before Japan
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| Oman (red) caused a shock when they beat Japan away from home. |
When the match seemed to end in a draw, a result that would be satisfactory for the visitors, Oman launched a lightning attack. Al Yahaei sent a pass from the right wing to Sabhi, who came off the bench to tap the ball into the goal from close range, creating an earthquake right in Japan.
At the end of the match, although VAR helped Japan escape a clear loss, in the end, the home team still received a shock against Oman in the opening match of Group B of the final qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup.
Coach Park Hang Seo: "Vietnam team was unlucky!"
After losing 1-3 to Saudi Arabia, Coach Park Hang Seo said that the Vietnamese team was unlucky. At the same time, the Korean coach expressed his frustration with the head coach of Saudi Arabia.
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| In addition to talking about the match, coach Park Hang Seo also expressed dissatisfaction with his colleague Hevre Renard of the home team Saudi Arabia. |
Mr. Park added: “This was an unlucky match for us. We lost a man and received two penalties, so that is what I feel most regretful about. However, I have nothing to complain about the fighting spirit of my students. They tried very hard!”
Australia crushed China 3-0
Australia - Vietnam's upcoming opponent - beat China 3-0 in the first round of Group B of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers - Asia region on September 2.
*Goals: Awer Mabil 24', Martin Boyle 26', Mitchell Duke 70'.
3-0 does not even reflect Australia's superiority in all aspects. Statistics show that coach Graham Arnold's team had 62% possession, 21 shots, 8 of which were on target, while China had 7 shots but none of them were on target.
