Special point of the match between Vietnam and Japan in the Asian Cup
On the evening of January 21, the Japanese team won a narrow victory over Saudi Arabia to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2019 Asian Cup, against the Vietnamese team. The only goal of the match was scored by Takehiro Tomiyasu in the 20th minute.
The match between Vietnam and Japan is the first match of the 2019 Asian Cup quarter-finals, when the organizing committee will apply video technology to support referees (VAR). The Japanese team experienced this technology at the 2018 World Cup, while it will be the first time for the Vietnamese team.
Thai newspaper points out the culprit in the loss to China
Not disappointed when the home team lost to China, the Thai press appeared very disappointed and pointed out the reason why the "War Elephants" suffered defeat.
According to Four Four foTwo, center back Chalermpong Kerdkaew, the main player in the 3-defender formation of the Thai national team, was a culprit in the loss to China. The 33-year-old defender had to accept a 5-point point for countless "failed possession, lost the ball, stood in the wrong position and caused the penalty". Kerdkaew's two players, Mika Chunuonsee and Pansa Hemviboon, both have only received 5.5 points.
Chanathip Songkrasin promises to return to the Asian Cup in the next 4 years
Disappointed after the home team's loss to China, Chanathip Songkrasin believes that he and his teammates will make a strong comeback at the Asian Cup in the next 4 years.
"I accept failure and do not regret it because after what I have done, there is nothing to regret. I want to thank the fans, who cheered and encouraged the Thai team. Four years later, we will return to this playground," Chanathip shared after the match.
Chelsea is about to successfully recruit Higuain
While key striker Alvaro Morata is looking for a path to Aletico Madrid, Chelsea have also announced a replacement, Gonzalo Higuain, within the next 24 hours. The Argentine striker was owned by Juventus and loaned to AC Milan in the summer.
The Higuain deal was due to have worked since Friday but Milan refused to release the striker before finalizing the contract with replacement Krzysztof Piatek, Genoa aside. When Genoa agreed to sit at the bargaining table on Tuesday, Chelsea had to wait for this transfer to be completed.
Martial's contract was extended by MU for 5 years
Under new coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, striker Anthony Martial seems to have revived and wants to commit to the "Red Devils" for a long time. According to the latest information, Martial is getting very close to a new 5-year contract with the Manchester Red Devils.
Accordingly, Martial's 5-year contract has a salary increase from 70,000 pounds/week to nearly 200,000 pounds/week.
