On January 27, Beijing time, the World Cup qualifiers in the Asian zone final 12 continued, and Australia played against Vietnam. The difference in strength between the two teams is obvious, Australia ranks third in the group, facing the bottom of Vietnam, Australia did not let go of the opponent, took a 2-0 lead in the first half, refused to upset, and finally Australia won 4-0 against the opponent, easily won. After Australia won this match, Vietnam was completely out of the game, becoming the team in the first game of the group, temporarily winning seven consecutive defeats, followed by a fight for honor. And the national football team's hope of qualifying is also very slim, entering the countdown to the exit, leaving the third place in the group only the possibility of theory, it can be said that there is no possibility.
In the latest FIFA official rankings, Australia can rank fourth in Asia, far superior to Vietnam. In the 31st minute, Australia attacked, McLaren easily got a chance in front of the goal, received a long pass from teammates, and scored a header to help Australia lead 1-0. After Australia took the lead, it was more able to let go of kicking. Towards the end of the first half, Australia counter-attacked and after a few easy passes, Rokic scored with an easy shot in front of goal to take a 2-0 lead into the half-time.
Australia was able to lead 2-0 at half-time, and vietnam has no chance of overtaking. Vietnam made several substitutions in the second half, struggled a bit, and won a lot of corner kicks. But the difference in size between the two teams is obvious, and it is too difficult for Vietnam to break the goal. However, after Australia took the lead, the aggressiveness of the offensive end also decreased, and there was no goal in the second half. However, it was still coming, and in the 72nd minute, Australia scored again to extend the score to 3-0. Vietnam is so far behind that it is even more unlikely to catch up. Australia scored again in the 76th minute and the score was widening. The final game has become garbage time, and Australia has won easily, sending Vietnam a fiasco.
For Australia, this game is a must-win, to be in the top two of the group, a game like this can not be lost, there can be no upset situation. Australia also took it seriously, did not give Vietnam a chance, and easily won the game. After winning this match, Australia retains the hope of the top two, and whether it can catch up with Japan depends on the next performance of the national football team. For Vietnam, this game is actually a battle of honor, it is difficult to win, and after losing this game, it is completely out. Even if the next game is won, they will not be able to catch up with Australia, and now Vietnam needs to avoid losing all the round of 12 matches, but don't get out without a point.
Compared with Vietnam, the situation of the national football team can only be said to be a little better. After Australia won this time, the national football team entered the countdown to the exit, and the point gap with Australia was getting bigger and bigger. The national football team is getting farther and farther away from the third place in the group, and now only the theoretical possibility of qualifying is left. Unless the next game is won, or even some of the games require a big win, you have a chance to enter the play-offs. As for the direct qualification, don't think about it, if you lose to Japan, the national football team will not want to directly qualify, and even the play-offs will become very hanging, want to enter the play-offs, but also depend on the performance of the opponent, the opportunity is very slim, it can be said that there is no hope.