ASIAD 2018: Vietnam beats Japan, topping Group DVietnam’s football team secured the top place of Group D at the 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD) after beating Japan 1-0 in the third match in Indonesia on August 19. Vietnamese footballersThe last group stage match between Vietnam and Japan took place at the Wibawa Mukti Stadium in West Java, Indonesia. A lapse in Japan's defense was seized by midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai to put Vietnam ahead right in the third minute. Half an hour into the game, Vietnam has apparently launched more and stronger attacks. Before the match with Japan, Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai said: “We are ready for the game with Japan.

Source: VietNamNet News August 19, 2018 11:48 UTC