Hanoi (VNA), Jan. 24 -- Vietnam bid farewell to the AFC Asian Cup 2023 with a 2-3 defeat to Iraq after conceding in the last minute of the game.

Vietnam and Iraq created a dramatic and emotional game for the fans. After the first 15 minutes without a chance, Vietnam got the ball into the net after Zaid Tahseen scored an own goal, but VAR intervened and the referee canceled the goal. But it didn't take too long for Vietnam to open the score.

In the 42nd minute, from a freekick, defender Bui Hoang Viet Anh broke the offside trap and slotted it in, beating the Iraqi goalkeeper.

However, in the last minute of the first half's injury time, Vietnam were left with 10 men when Khuat Van Khang was sent off after receiving the second yellow card...