AFF Cup 2022: Vietnam stun Malaysia 3-0, retain top position
VOV.VN - 10-men Vietnam defeated visiting Malaysia 3-0 in an AFF Cup 2022 match on December 27, helping them retain their top position in Group B.
From a corner kick in the 28th minute, striker Tien Linh headed home, giving Vietnam ahead.
Four minutes later, Van Toan was given a second yellow card, putting Vietnam at a disadvantage.
Goalkeeper Van Lam made two excellent saves against Bin Mahadi’s shots, helping the 10-men team clean a sheet before the break.
In early minutes of the second half, Vietnam were awarded a penalty kick, and from the penalty box Que Ngoc Hai did not make a mistake.
Vietnamese players then took control of the match, carving out a number of scoring chances.
Seven minutes before the final whistle, midfielder Quang Hai made a mark with a high-class slot for Hoang Duc who was present to press the ball delicately, sealing a 3-0 victory for Vietnam.
Defeating Malaysia, Vietnam got six points after two wins and retained their top position of Group B.