HAGL midfielder scores a super goal, Vietnam Olympic team loses 1-3 to Korea
(Baonghean.vn) - Facing an opponent of a different level, the Vietnamese Olympic team soon fell behind and had to defend. In the end, Coach Park Hang Seo and his team lost 1-3 and could not make it to the final match, having to accept playing the third-place match on September 1.
In the 7th minute, taking advantage of the confusion of the Vietnamese Olympic defense, striker Lee Seung-woo, who plays for Hellas Verona Club in Italy, fired a shot from close to the 16m50 line. The shot went into the top corner, leaving goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung completely helpless.
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| Many Vietnamese fans are present in Indonesia to cheer on coach Park Hang Seo and his team. Photo: Duc Dong |
Despite being behind, Vietnam Olympic still did not have any meaningful attacks. Meanwhile, Korea Olympic showed great danger in their coordination and breaking the offside trap.
In the 28th minute, Hwang Ui-jo comfortably escaped, received a pass from Son Heung-min before firing a technical shot into the far corner, defeating goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung. The midfield of the Vietnamese Olympic team appeared to be inferior to their opponents.
Vietnam Olympic had 0/1 shots on target, Korea had 3/3 shots on target in the first half. The ball control rate in the first 45 minutes was 44% for Vietnam and 56% for Korea. Before the end of the first half, Nguyen Van Quyet was brought on to replace Pham Duc Huy.
| Highlights of Vietnam vs Korea Olympics. Video: VTC3 |
In the second half, Minh Vuong was sent onto the field to replace Xuan Truong - the midfielder of HAGL had a not really good half.
In the 55th minute, Lee Seung-woo rushed in to finish, forcing goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung to pick the ball out of the net for the third time after a sharp central attack.
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| Minh Vuong celebrates his memorable goal. Photo: Duc Dong |
The highlight of the match came in the 70th minute. Vietnam Olympic team was awarded a free kick with a beautiful angle. Midfielder Minh Vuong made a bold shot, goalkeeper Hyon-woo, who played at the 2018 World Cup, jumped as far as he could but was still unable to block it. The score was reduced to 1-3 for Vietnam Olympic team.
Minutes later, Cong Phuong came on to replace Anh Duc. Immediately after entering the field, Cong Phuong calmly handled the ball before opening the wing for Van Thanh, but Thanh hesitated to finish and let the Korean player retreat to clear the ball right at his feet.
Minute 83 was the most regrettable chance for Vietnam Olympic in the second half. A corner kick from the left wing unexpectedly brought the ball to Xuan Manh's position. Unfortunately, the left-back playing for SLNA had a passive shot with his thigh that missed the post, much to the regret of the fans.
In the end, Vietnam Olympic team lost 1-3 to South Korea, ending a brave match. Coach Park Hang Seo and his team will compete for the bronze medal on September 1.
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Vietnam Olympic team receives special gift before match against Korea
Last night, August 28, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to Indonesia Pham Vinh Quang and Ambassador of the Vietnamese delegation to ASEAN Tran Duc Binh, along with a number of embassy officials in Indonesia, visited and encouraged coach Park Hang Seo and his team.
