12:05, 20/05/2022

Vietnam U23 beat Malaysia U23 1-0 to reach SEA Games final

Vietnam U23 beat Malaysia U23 1-0 after the extra-time of the semi-final on May 19 to reach SEA Games men's football final.
 

Vietnam U23 beat Malaysia U23 1-0 after the extra-time of the semi-final on May 19 to reach SEA Games men’s football final.
 
Vietnamese players faced a lot of difficulties with Malaysia’s solid defensive play. The two sides couldn’t break the deadlock in the regulation time, forcing the match into extra-time.

 

Vietnamese players celebrating after scoring (Photo: Nam Tran)
Vietnamese players celebrating after scoring (Photo: Nam Tran)
 
Malaysian players showed signs of tiredness in the extra time, of which Vietnam U23 took advantage to score the precious goal in the 111th minute. Tien Linh converted the free kick by Hung Dung to make it 1-0 for Vietnam. 
 
Malaysia U23 failed to find goals in the remaining time of the extra period, seeing Vietnam U23 to win the semi-final.
 
Vietnam U23 and Thailand U23 will compete for the championship of SEA Games 31’s men’s football.
 
Source: tuoitre.vn
Translated by H.N