AL-RAYYAN: Takumi Minamino scored two goals as Japan came from behind to beat Vietnam 4-2 in the Asian Cup on Sunday.
The tournament favorite trailed 2-1 in the first half despite Minamino opening the scoring after 11 minutes of the Group D match.
Nguyen Dình Bac evened the score at Al Thumama Stadium five minutes later and Vietnam, ranked 94th by FIFA, went ahead through Pham Tuan Hai’s goal in the 33rd.
Record four-time Asian Cup winner Japan is ranked 17th by world soccer’s governing body and is tipped to regain the trophy it last won in 2011.
It recovered from the surprise of going behind when former Liverpool player Minamino, who is now at Monaco, equalized in the 45th.
Keito Nakamura made it 3-2 in first-half stoppage time and substitute Ayase Ueda extended Japan’s lead in the 85th.
Indonesia plays Iraq in the other Group D game on Sunday.
Minamino double helps Japan to comeback 4-2 win against Vietnam in Asian Cup
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Minamino double helps Japan to comeback 4-2 win against Vietnam in Asian Cup
- Record four-time Asian Cup winner Japan is ranked 17th by world soccer’s governing body and is tipped to regain the trophy it last won in 2011
Safonov saves four shootout penalties as PSG beat Flamengo to win Intercontinental Cup
- The Russia goalkeeper was a model of composure to deny four Flamengo penalty-takers
- Luis Enrique’s team had taken the lead through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Paris St. Germain goalkeeper Matvey Safonov saved four penalties in the shootout to help them win the Intercontinental Cup title against Flamengo after a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the final at the Ahmad bin Ali stadium on Wednesday.
The Russia goalkeeper was a model of composure to deny four Flamengo penalty-takers as they secured a 2-1 victory in the shootout, earning the French champions their sixth title in 2025.
In the calendar year, PSG have won Ligue 1, the French Cup, the Trophy of Champions, the Champions League, the European Super Cup and now their maiden Intercontinental Cup.
Luis Enrique’s team had taken the lead through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the first half, only for Jorginho to level for the Brazilian side with a penalty shortly after the hour.
