Vietnam team excellently defeated Syria on the "fire pan" Thien Truong

Tuan Hai shined to help the Vietnamese team win 1-0 against Syria in an international friendly match, taking place at 7:30 p.m., June 20, at Thien Truong Stadium.

Although considered weaker than Syria, the Vietnamese team was the team that dominated the first minutes of the match. The Vietnamese team put pressure on the Syrian side of the field and continuously created dangerous situations in front of the Syrian goal.

Notably, in the 18th minute, Van Hau jumped high to head the ball just within range, but Van Tung's shot unfortunately missed the center of the ball.

In the 36th minute, the Vietnamese team continued to shake the Syrian goal. From Quang Hai's skillful left-footed pass in front of the penalty area, Cong Phuong headed the ball just over the Syrian crossbar.

Meanwhile, the Syrian players also created some attacking situations but not really clear. The first half went into the final minutes, the red shirt players increased the pressure to find a goal to break the deadlock, however, strikers such as Tuan Anh, Van Tung, Cong Phuong still could not convert into goals. The first half ended with a 0-0 draw.

In the second half, coach Philippe Troussier sent Tuan Hai and Tien Anh onto the field to replace Cong Phuong and Van Thanh. The substitution by the head coach of the Vietnamese team paid off. In the 49th minute, from a pass from Thai Son, the new player Tuan Hai controlled the ball and then turned around to shoot very quickly outside the penalty area, the ball went deep into the dead corner, leaving the Syrian reserve goalkeeper helpless, opening the score for the Vietnamese team.

With the goal, the Vietnamese team played with more enthusiasm and continuously created dangerous attacks on the Syrian side but no more goals were scored. On the contrary, the Syrian players appeared to be very deadlocked in the final situations. In the end, the Vietnamese team won 1-0 against the West Asian opponent at the "fire pan" Thien Truong.

Crowds of fans turned to Thien Truong Stadium to cheer for the Vietnamese team. Photo: Viet An

Security forces strictly control fans entering the stadium. Photo: Viet An

Fans arrived very early at Thien Truong to "fuel" the Vietnamese team. Photo: Viet An

People brought pictures of Uncle Ho to cheer for their team. Photo: VIET AN

Many fans came to cheer for the Vietnamese team. Photo: VIET AN

The national flag flutters in the stands. Photo: VIET AN

Vietnamese players warm up before the match. Photo: VIET AN

Vietnam national team's starting lineup. Photo: VFF

THE MATCH BEGINS!

The Vietnamese team wore traditional red shirts and red pants. Meanwhile, the Syrian team wore white shirts and white pants.

Coach Philippe Troussier started Cong Phuong and Quang Hai in the main lineup of the Vietnam team.

In the first minutes of the match, the Vietnamese team played confidently, proactively controlling the game against Syria.

Minute 6: Both teams pushed the tempo of the match quite high, however, there were still no clear opportunities created.

Minute 10: DANGEROUS!

From Van Hau's cross from the left wing into Syria's penalty area, but unfortunately Van Tung's shot missed the ball.

Coach Troussier trusted Cong Phuong to play from the beginning of the first half. Photo: LAM THOA

Coach Troussier and the coaching staff of the Vietnam team. Photo: VIET AN

Minute 14: The Vietnamese team's formation moved up quite high to create pressure on the Syrian team's field.

Medical staff took the Vietnamese fan who fainted in the stands to the emergency room. Photo: VIET AN

Minute 17: NO!

Van Hau and Van Tung continued to have dangerous coordination in Syria's penalty area but number 7's final shot was unsuccessful.

Minute 20: DANGEROUS!

Syria had a dangerous situation. Player number 21 crossed the ball inside but his teammate kicked the ball out.

Quang Hai and Van Hau played very hard from the start of the match. Photo: VIET AN

Vietnam team plays against Syria team. Photo: VIET AN

Minute 27: The match is quite balanced as both teams have situations where they give and take. On the Vietnamese team's side, Quang Hai, Cong Phuong and his teammates are coordinating with each other quite well.

Cong Phuong actively fights for the ball when the opposing team has the ball. Photo: VIET AN

Minute 33: The Vietnamese team is still trying to find a goal to take the lead.

Minute 35: NO GOAL!!

Quang Hai crossed the ball for Cong Phuong to jump high and head, but unfortunately the ball went over the Syrian goal.

Doan Van Hau played outstandingly for Vietnam. Photo: VIET AN

Minute 40: The match was exciting as the Vietnamese players confidently held the ball and controlled the game. In the stands, Nam Dinh fans cheered enthusiastically.

A large number of fans came to Thien Truong Stadium to cheer for the Vietnamese players. Photo: VIET AN

Minute 42: NO GOAL!!

From Cong Phuong's corner kick, the ball was sent to the far corner of the Syrian goal. Van Hau jumped high to head the ball but it went across the Syrian goal.

The situation where Van Hau was fouled dangerously by the opposing team. Photo: VIET AN

Coach Troussier gives instructions to his students. Photo: VIET AN

The first half has 4 minutes of injury time.

Minute 47: NO GOAL!!

Tuan Anh dribbled confidently on the left wing before shooting, but the ball missed the Syrian goal post by a hair.

HALF 1 ENDED: Vietnam 0-0 Syria

HALF 2 BEGINS!!

Cong Phuong and Van Thanh left the field, giving way to two young strikers Tuan Hai and Tien Anh.

Minute 49: GOAL!!! TUAN HAI OPENS THE SCORE FOR VIETNAM!

Quang Hai is trying to prove himself after a long time playing football abroad. Photo: VIET AN

From a favorable pass from Thai Son, striker Tuan Hai had a skillful touch before finishing past the Syrian goalkeeper to open the score for the Vietnamese team.

Minute 55: With the goal to take the lead, the Vietnamese players played with more enthusiasm and continuously created dangerous situations in front of the Syrian goal.

Quang Hai showed good technique when he broke through the opponent's siege alone. Photo: VIET AN

Minute 60: Syria continues to make personnel adjustments.

Minute 63: Coach Philippe Troussier sent Khuat Van Khang onto the field to replace Doan Van Hau to strengthen the attack.

Minute 66: DANGEROUS!

From a free kick on the left wing, Alkhouli headed the ball, luckily for the Vietnamese team the ball went wide of the goal.

Tuan Hai celebrates with his teammates after scoring the opening goal to help Vietnam take the lead. Photo: VIET AN

Minute 69: DANGEROUS!

Receiving the ball from his teammate, Al Mawas jumped and hooked the ball about 5 meters from the Vietnamese team's goal, but the Syrian player missed the ball.

The stands exploded after Tuan Hai's opening goal. Photo: VIET AN

Minute 73: Van Toan and Van Toan entered the field to replace Tuan Anh and Van Tung.

Duy Manh's aerial ball dispute. Photo: VIET AN

Minute 78: NO!

From a quick counter-attack, Quang Hai received the ball from his teammate about 20 meters from the Syrian goal and immediately launched his familiar curling shot, but the ball went over the Syrian crossbar.

Minute 83: Quang Hai leaves the field to make way for Thanh Binh.

Minute 86: The Vietnamese team took the initiative to play leisurely. However, the Syrian players still could not create much pressure on the Vietnamese team's goal.