Que Ngoc Hai scores, Vietnam team beats Hong Kong on coach Troussier's debut day
(Baonghean.vn) - Que Ngoc Hai scored the only goal to help the Vietnamese team defeat Hong Kong (China) in a friendly match at Lach Tray Stadium on the evening of June 15.
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| The Vietnam team entered the first official friendly match under coach Troussier against the Hong Kong team (China). Photo: Hai Hoang. |
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After the opening whistle, the home team quickly controlled the game on the field, creating pressure towards the opponent's goal, the attacking style of play to control the game was set by the French coach. Photo: Hai Hoang |
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| The Vietnamese team had most of the ball possession and often rotated in the opponent's half. However, Tuan Anh and his teammates failed to convert that advantage into dangerous opportunities. Photo: Hai Hoang |
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| Even in the 21st minute, the Vietnamese team's defense lost focus, allowing Hong Kong to launch an extremely dangerous counterattack. Luckily, goalkeeper Van Lam was able to fly to save the goal. Photo: Hai Hoang |
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| In the 35th minute, defender Helio fouled Quang Hai in the penalty area and Vietnam was awarded a penalty. Captain Ngoc Hai opened the score 1-0 for the home team from the 11m mark. Photo: Hai Hoang |
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| From a distance of 11m, Captain Que Ngoc Hai calmly kicked the ball into the middle of the goal, defeating goalkeeper Tse Ka Wing. Photo: Hai Hoang |
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The joy of Que Ngoc Hai after scoring the opening goal of the match. Photo: Hai Hoang |
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| In the second half, coach Troussier made a series of substitutions when Tuan Tai, Hai Huy, Thanh Binh and Xuan Manh were put on the field. Photo: Hai Hoang |
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Receiving a pass from his teammate, Xuan Manh unexpectedly shot from outside the penalty area. The ball went hard and dangerously, but goalkeeper Tse Ka Wing still jumped and touched the ball, causing it to hit the crossbar. Photo: Hai Hoang |
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Xuan Manh's regret. Photo: Hai Hoang |
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In the final minutes of the match, both teams had some "tit for tat" situations but there were still no surprises. In the end, the match ended with a score of 1-0, in favor of the Vietnamese team. This was the first victory of the Vietnamese team under coach Troussier. Photo: Hai Hoang |
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| After this match, the Vietnamese team and coach Philippe Troussier will meet the Syrian team at 7:30 p.m. on June 20 at Thien Truong Stadium (Nam Dinh). Photo: Hai Hoang |
