VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam were held to a goalless draw with Thailand yesterday in the last qualifying match at the ASEAN Football Federation U22 Championship in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Tran Duc Nam in the match between Vietnam and Thailand in the last group match of the ASEAN Football Federation U22 Championship in Phnom Penh, Cambodia yesterday. Vietnam drew with Thailand 0 – 0. — Photo: VNE

But the 0-0 scoreline was enough to see both teams qualify for the semi-finals.

The two teams finished Group A with seven points each, although Vietnam came out on top because of their superior goal difference.

Thailand will next take on the hosts Cambodia who topped Group B with six points in the semi-finals on February 24.

Vietnam’s opponent will be Myanmar, Indonesia or Malaysia.

Despite Vietnam and Thailand both failing to find the net, this was an attacking game from the off.

Nguyen Hung Thien Duc tested keeper Korraphat Nareechan from long range on 21 minutes but the Thai number one stood tall.

Le Xuan Tu beat the offside trap on 32 minutes finding Tran Duc Nam with a good pass but his effort was wasteful.

In the final minutes of the first half, the Thai team put pressure on Vietnam but failed to break through their defence and create any real goal scoring opportunities.

After the break, Vietnam continued to control the game but did have a scare on 55 minutes when Jedsadakorn Kowngam found himself one on one with the Vietnamese keeper but his shot rattled the crossbar.

After that, Vietnam repaid with a counter attack. Xuan Tu made goalie Nareechan commit an error and was forced to get a yellow card.

Tong Anh Ty had the chance to break the deadlock from a free-kick but failed to find the target.

Playing under a hot sun, both teams tired towards the end and struggled to keep up the pace. 

Source: VNS