Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Amman: Monther Abu Amara’s stunning second-half equaliser ensured Jordan and Vietnam shared a 1-1 draw in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 qualifiers on Tuesday as the West Asians secured top spot.
The visitors came out the blocks strongly and Nguyen Anh Duc opened the scoring midway through the first half, but Abu Amara rifled home the equaliser with 20 minutes remaining.
Jordan continued to apply heavy pressure in search of the winner but Vietnam held out as the sides ended the third round of qualifying undefeated with the Jordanians finishing on top of the standings, two points ahead of the Vietnamese.
With both teams having already guaranteed their progression to the continental championship, there was only top spot to play for at King Abdullah II Stadium.
It was Vietnam – who needed victory to leapfrog the Jordanians – that started the stronger and took a deserved lead in the 24th minute when Anh Duc finished off a fine flowing move from just outside the six-yard box.
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