Vietnam’s U19 football team has proceeded to the semi-finals as Group B winners after defeating Timor Leste 2-0 in the fourth round of the ongoing 2012 Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy in Brunei on March 4.
Vietnam will meet Indonesia who trounced Filipino rivals 3-0 in Group A.

Coach Mai Duc Chung decided to apply the pressing tactics at the beginning of the game, even though a draw could earn Vietnam a place in the semi-finals.

His players carved out three scoring chances in the first half, but they failed.

After the intervals, Chung replaced two midfielders in the hope that substitutes Hung Dung and Hoang Lam could change the situation.

Vietnamese players took control of the game after a Timore Leste player was red carded in the 70th minute. Defender Duy Khanh came from behind and headed the ball into the net, opening the scoring for Vietnam.

Striker Xuan Nam doubled the scoring in the extra time, extending Vietnam’s lead.

Chung’s players have four days off before their semi-final game begins. However, defenders Minh Hai and Ngoc Hai will not play as they were both given yellow cards.

Despite their absence, Chung said he hopes Vietnam will enter the final match.

VNA