Memorable moments as Vietnam loses 0-1 to Japan
VOV.VN - Here are some of the impressive images captured during the first quarter-final match between Vietnam and Japan at the AFC Asian Cup 2019 on January 24.
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| Vietnam-Japan match grasps international headlines. |
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| International headlines mentioned Japan as favourites to advance after reviewing their achievements in previous Asian Cups and their performances this year. |
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| Japanese mother and daughter support the national team. |
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| Lovely children fans give great encouragement to Vietnamese team. |
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| Vietnamese footballers play with confidence in the first minutes of the match. |
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| Vietnamese players have several chances but they fail to convert them into goals. |
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| They cause a lot of difficulties for Japanese footballers. |
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| Thanks to Video Assistance Referee (VAR) technology, being deployed for the first ever time at the Cup, Vietnam avoids going behind in the first half, but concedes a penalty from the same technology in the second half that proves decisive. |
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| In the second half, the referee checks VAR and a penalty is awarded to Japan. |
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| In the closing minutes, Vietnam steps up their game in search of an equaliser but is unable to unlock the Japanese defense. |
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| Japan progresses to the semi-finals at AFC Asian Cup 2019 after defeating Vietnam 1-0. |
