U22 Vietnam delivered a convincing 2-0 victory over U22 Malaysia to secure a place in the semifinals of the men’s football tournament at SEA Games 33, finishing as the top team in Group B.
Coach Kim Sang Sik’s squad took control right from the opening whistle. In the 11th minute, Dinh Bac’s precise corner delivery found Hieu Minh, who leaped high to head in the opening goal.
The momentum remained with Vietnam, and in the 22nd minute, Dinh Bac dazzled on the left wing before cutting the ball back for Minh Phuc to tap in the second goal. The CAHN midfielder had little trouble doubling the lead with a calm finish.
Before halftime, Vietnam created more chances but couldn’t convert. In the second half, the team slowed the tempo, conserving energy and maintaining their lead. Coach Kim gradually rotated out key players to preserve them for the next round.
Vietnam closed the match with a clean sheet and a confident 2-0 win, advancing to the semifinals atop Group B. Their next opponent is likely to be the second-place team from Group A - possibly U22 Philippines.
Starting lineup – U22 Vietnam: Trung Kien, Nhat Minh, Hieu Minh, Ly Duc, Phi Hoang, Quoc Cuong, Thai Son (subbed off for Xuan Bac, 68’), Minh Phuc, Van Khang (replaced by Cong Phuong, 68’), Viktor Le (replaced by Van Thuan, 68’), Dinh Bac (replaced by Ngoc My, 80’)
Starting lineup – U22 Malaysia: Zulhilmi, Aduibullah, Alif Ahmad, Danish, Muhammad, Rahman, Ziad, Shafizan, Izwan, Yusuf, Moses Raj
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