09:01, 17/01/2020

Vietnam eliminated from 2020 AFC U23 Championship

A 1-2 defeat to People's Republic of Korea (PRK) on January 16 saw Vietnam U23 eliminated from the 2020 AFC U23 Championship.
 

A 1-2 defeat to People's Republic of Korea (PRK) on January 16 saw Vietnam U23 eliminated from the 2020 AFC U23 Championship.
 
Vietnam had the opener in the 16th minute thanks to Tien Linh. However, Kang Kuk-chol leveled for PRK after Vietnamese goalkeeper made a defense mistake.
 
 
Goal of Tien Linh is not enough for Vietnam U23 to stay at 2020 AFC U23 Championship (Photo: Minh Chien)
Goal of Tien Linh is not enough for Vietnam U23 to stay at 2020 AFC U23 Championship (Photo: Minh Chien)
 
Vietnam pushed forward and created many chances in the second half, but they could not make another goal. 
 
In the 90th minute, PRK was given a penalty for a fault inside the box by Vietnam’s Bao Toan. Chung-gyu scored the come-from-behind winner for PRK. 
 
Meanwhile, UAE U23 and Jordan U23 were tied 1-1 in another match of Group D, which sent both teams to the last eight. 
 
Source: news.zing.vn
Translated by H.N