No one scored, Vietnam team still defeated Nepal

Hieu Minh (number 6) indirectly helped the Vietnamese team win by a narrow margin against Nepal - Photo: NGUYEN KHOI

The match between Vietnam and Nepal had to start 30 minutes late due to heavy rain. When the two teams took to the field, the wet pitch made it difficult for the players to play.

Vietnam opened the scoring after just 5 minutes. From a corner kick, Hieu Minh headed the ball into his own net, causing Nepal defender Suman Shrestha to put the ball into his own net.

Then there was the huge pressure from the home team. But the slippery pitch made the players' handling lack smoothness. Many times they missed their first step, dribbled the ball wrongly even though they were not under pressure.

In addition, the Vietnamese strikers were not sharp. This was a match where the ball hit Nepal's goal three times. The first shot came in the 11th minute when Tien Linh handled the ball skillfully but hit the crossbar.

The slippery field affected the play of both teams - Photo: QUANG THINH

In the 31st minute, Thanh Nhan's shot hit the post despite being close range. Finally, Dinh Bac's shot in the 74th minute, when the ball continued to find the post despite the Nepal goalkeeper's mistake.

In addition, coach Kim Sang Sik's team had more than 10 other opportunities. Many situations came thanks to quick counter-attacks at the end of the match, but Hai Long, Duc Chien, and Gia Hung could not take advantage.

In the end, an own goal by a Nepalese player was the only goal, helping the Vietnamese team win 1-0.

With this result, coach Kim Sang Sik's team got 9 points and still ranked below Malaysia (12 points) in Group F of the 3rd qualifying round of the 2027 Asian Cup .

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Pre-match information
Match progress
1'
Start the match
The first half of the match begins.
9'
Goal
From a corner kick from his teammate, Hieu Minh headed the ball, causing the Nepal defender to fumble and score an own goal.
11'
Opportunity
No goal!!! Tien Linh skillfully maneuvered in front of the penalty area and then shot the ball against the crossbar.
20'
Opportunity
No goal!!! Van Vi had a very open space close to the goal, but his shot hit the Nepalese player and went out.
28'
Comment
Vietnam team is still putting a lot of pressure, but the wet pitch has a big impact on passing and finishing.
31'
Opportunity
No goal!!! Thanh Nhan's turn to kick the ball and hit the post. No more goals for the Vietnam team.
45'
Opportunity
Still not in!!! Tien Anh crossed for Van Vi to head, but the Nepal defender still managed to clear the ball before the goal line.
45+2'
Comment
The first half ended with Vietnam temporarily leading 1-0.
46'
Comment
Round 2 begins!
49'
Opportunity
Truong Tien Anh fired a one-touch shot but goalkeeper Limbu dived very well to save the goal.
53'
Opportunity
Despite not being under much pressure, goalkeeper Trung Kien still played with concentration and safely punched the ball after Nepal's cross.
62'
Opportunity
The Vietnamese team counterattacked quickly, but Hai Long could not overcome the efforts of the Nepalese players.
64'
Opportunity
Another quick counter-attack. Tien Anh broke free and passed back to Dinh Bac to finish, but goalkeeper Limbu still played well.
68'
Opportunity
A rare shot from Nepal, as Lama fired from outside the box. The ball bounced dangerously but did not go into the net.
74'
Opportunity
No goal!!! Nepal's goalkeeper rushed out unsafely and let Quang Vinh steal the ball. He passed it to Dinh Bac to handle, and the ball hit the post and went out.
84'
Opportunity
Gia Hung took a bold shot from the edge of the penalty area but it lacked accuracy.
85'
Opportunity
What a stroke of luck!!! Vietnam's defense lost focus and let Henjan run down alone. However, the Nepalese player's shot was so bad that it went up in the air.
90+2'
Opportunity
No goal!!! Another counter-attack, this time Duc Chien shot but still could not beat goalkeeper Limbu.
90+4'
The match is over
Time's up! Vietnam team won 1-0 against Nepal.