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Two VAR reviews had different effects in Vietnam's ASEAN Cup opener

Vietnam's opening victory involved a reversed red card and a disallowed Philippine equaliser. The two VAR decisions had different effects on the match.

프리즘코리아 편집국 > Claire Bennett
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Two video reviews shaped the closing stages of Vietnam's 1-0 win over the Philippines at the FIFA ASEAN Cup, according to Vietnam's Sports Authority. They concerned different decisions, rather than two versions of the same incident.

The authority's September 26 report says a direct red card for the Philippines' Nyholm, following a foul on Ngo Dang Khoa, was overturned after VAR intervention. It also says Nishioka put the ball in Vietnam's net in the 82nd minute, but an offside identified after review meant the goal did not stand.

The ASEAN Football Federation independently confirms the final score and Nguyen Dinh Bac's 25th-minute winner. Its brief match report does not describe the video reviews; those details come from the Vietnamese authority's account.

Interpretation

For English-language readers, the distinction matters: one review changed a disciplinary decision, while another prevented an equaliser from counting. Neither account alone establishes that Vietnam controlled the match throughout.

Claire Bennett프리즘코리아 편집국 > Claire Bennett

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  1. Vietnam Sports Authority — Vietnam's successful FIFA ASEAN Cup opener ↗
  2. ASEAN Football Federation — Thailand and Vietnam opening results ↗
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