Vietnam defeated Malaysia by a three-goal margin in the match, marking the Golden Dragons' six-year victory strain against Harimau Malaya.
Vietnam national football team on December 27 made the second straight win to top Group B in the AFF Cup 2022 after beating Malaysia by 3-0.
Centreback Que Ngoc Hai (number 3) scored a penalty in the match at My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi on December 27. Photo: Ngoc Tu/The Hanoi Times |
Both Vietnam and Malaysia got the game underway in confidence. The early stage of the match saw a balance between the two teams.
Striker Nguyen Tien Linh scored the opening goal for Vietnam in the 28th minute as his header bounced hard into the net from the corner kick taken by central midfielder Do Hung Dung.
As things went well for Vietnam, striker Nguyen Van Toan received the second yellow card in the 32nd minute and had himself an early bath.
With the advantage in numbers, Malaysia took control of the game and had several clear-cut chances. But goalkeeper Dang Van Lam and his teammates played well to secure the first-half win.
Vietnam kept a cautious stance in the second half, but the players were ready to move forward whenever possible.
In the 64th minute, Malaysian right wingback Azmi received a red card for violent behavior against Vietnam’s leftback Doan Van Hau.
Central defender Que Ngoc Hai easily scored a penalty to double the lead for Vietnam.
After the two teams were even in number, Vietnam regained control of the game and had several opportunities.
Attacking midfielder Nguyen Hoang Duc net the third goal for Vietnam in the 83rd minute.
The latest win sends Vietnam on top of Group B with 6 points and a goal difference of +9 after two matches. Malaysia is second with 6 points with a goal difference of +3 after three matches.
Vietnam will visit Singapore for its third match in Group B on December 30.
Other News
- Tran Thanh Man assigned to drive National Assembly activities
- Vietnam news in brief - May 2
- Russia airs documentary on aerospace cooperation with Vietnam
- Similarities between Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine
- Artifacts from Dien Bien Phu victory on display at Ho Chi Minh Museum
- Hanoi streets colored ahead of Reunification Day
- New Year of Asian countries celebrated in Hanoi
- Party Central Committee accepts National Assembly Chairman's resignation
- Vietnam, Indonesia eye lifting relations
- Vietnam news in brief - April 25
Related News
Trending
-
Tran Thanh Man assigned to drive National Assembly activities
-
Vietnam news in brief - May 2
-
Four- and five-star hotels to boom in Hanoi as tourism rebounds
-
Trivial jobs: Hanoians strive to keep their old trades alive
-
Hanoi strives to ensure smooth high school exams
-
Carnaval Ha Long 2024 woos tourists with fireworks and drone light shows
-
Affordable, quality tours offered at Hanoi Tourism Festival 2024
-
Introduction of community tourism area in Hanoi herb kingdom
-
Capital Law revision helps Hanoi promote role as nation’s socio-economic hub