Japanesethe favorite to win it Asia Cup which started on Saturday at Qatar, made his debut in the tournament, returning against Vietnam this Sunday with a double from today’s striker of Monaco and former of Liverpool Takumi Minamino (4-2). Hajime Moriyasu, Japan coach, left Takefusa Kubo, Real Sociedad attacker, on the bench, and entered in the 83rd minute.
The Japanese team made their Asian Cup debut on the track in the 11th minute, when Minamino scored after taking advantage of a rebound and shooting with his right foot. But the day will not be pleasant for Japan, who in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be none other than Germany out in the round of 16.
So, Vietnam tied the score in the 16th minute through Dinh Bac Nguyen, assisted by Do Hung Dung, and took the lead in the 33rd minute thanks to Tuan Hai Pham. The favorite has to come back in this Asian Cup to avoid a big surprise.
Minamino came to Japan’s rescue again, with a stellar shot in the 45th minute, from the edge of the area, taking advantage of a ball sent to him by Wataru Endo, the Liverpool midfielder.
Keito Nakamura put Japan in front, assisted by an outstanding Minamino, and peace of mind came for the Japanese in the 85th minute when Ayase Ueda (who came on after the break) scored. 4-2, after the ball from Kubo.
Source: La Verdad
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