10:01, 21/01/2018

Vietnam U23 is advanced to semi-final after beating Iraq 5-3 on penalties

U23 Vietnam performed an excellent game against Iraq in a tense, thrilling quarter-final match of AFC U23 Championship 2018 on January 20. The players of U23 Vietnam kept their nerve throughout the match, drawing the Iraqi 1-1 after full time, 2-2 in extra time and won 5-3 in penalty shoot-out. 
 

U23 Vietnam performed an excellent game against Iraq in a tense, thrilling quarter-final match of AFC U23 Championship 2018 on January 20. The players of U23 Vietnam kept their nerve throughout the match, drawing the Iraqi 1-1 after full time, 2-2 in extra time and won 5-3 in penalty shoot-out. 
 
Cong Phuong (12th minute), Van Duc (107th minute), and Duc Chinh (110th minute) were the scorers of Vietnam U23 after 120 minutes.

 

Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung
Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung
 
Goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung of U23 Vietnam saved the first penalty taken by Iraq U23’s Bashar Resan while all five penalty takers of Vietnam U23 made successful spot kicks.

 

Photo: Anh Khoa (vnexpress.net)
Photo: Anh Khoa (vnexpress.net)
 
The amazing journey of Coach Park Hang-seo and Vietnam U23 at the AFC U23 Championship 2018 will continue with a semi-final on January 23, taking on Qatar.
 
Source: dantri.com
Translated by H.N