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Facing Japan at Al Thumama Stadium (Doha, Qatar), the Vietnamese team started the match without concentration and let Minamino open the score. But the surprise happened when Coach Troussier's team scored 2 consecutive goals to lead 2-1, thanks to Dinh Bac and Tuan Hai.
Conceding a goal, Japan rose up to attack and continuously dominated. At the end of the first half, the pressure from coach Hajime Moriyasu and his team was effective when Minamino and Nakamura continuously scored to help Japan lead 3-2 after the first 45 minutes.
In the second half, the Vietnamese team played a reasonable defense and ensured the safety of Nguyen Filip's goal. However, in the 86th minute, Ueda sealed the final victory 4-2 for Japan after finishing in the penalty area.
Despite the defeat to Japan, the Vietnamese team still had a commendable performance. Coach Troussier's team is confident before the confrontation with Indonesia in the second round of Group D of the 2023 Asian Cup at 9:30 p.m. on January 19.
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