Vietnam leaves Malaysia after 2-0 win at ASEAN Cup semi-final first leg

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Vietnamese players and coaching staff prepare to board their flight home after securing a decisive first-leg advantage in Malaysia.

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Vietnamese players board their flight home in high spirits following a convincing 2-0 away win against Malaysia.

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After securing a 2-0 win against Malaysia on the evening of August 16, the Vietnamese squad spends most of August 17 making their journey back to Vietnam.

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The Vietnamese team is set to depart Malaysia at noon on August 17 and arrive in Hanoi the same afternoon.

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The Malaysian team is also scheduled to fly to Hanoi on August 17 on a separate flight from the hosts.

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The Vietnamese team will hold a training session at My Dinh Stadium on August 18 ahead of their semifinal second-leg clash against Malaysia on the evening of August 19.

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A 2-0 away win in the first leg gives Vietnam a decisive edge heading into the return fixture against Malaysia.

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Striker Nguyen Xuan Son emerged as Vietnam's match-winner in Malaysia after opening the scoring with a brilliant header.

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The positive result in Malaysia puts Vietnam on the brink of the final, despite the upcoming travel and rushed preparation for the second leg facing Nguyen Tai Loc and his teammates.

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The favorable result in Malaysia gives Vietnam a strong chance of reaching the final.

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Fans gather at the airport to greet and interact with the Vietnamese players.

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Supporters even brought a trophy model to take photos with Do Hoang Hen while Vietnam, the reigning Southeast Asian champions, set their sights on a historic first title defense.