Vietnam off to winning starts at AFF Suzuki Cup 2018
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese men’s football team defeated Laos 3-0 in their first match against Laos at the ASEAN Federation Football (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018, which took place at the Laos National Stadium in Vientiane on November 8.
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| In the first minutes, Vietnam dominated the proceedings, creating many chances in front of Laos’ goal. |
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| Striker Nguyen Cong Phuong opened the score for Vietnam at the 11th minute. |
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| This is the first goal of Cong Phuong at AFF Cup 2018. |
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| The goal helps the Vietnamese team be more confident. |
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| Striker Anh Duc scored a beautiful goal in the 47th minute of the first half. |
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| The first half ended 2-0 in favour of the Vietnamese team. |
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| A large number of Vietnamese fans are present at the Laos National Stadium, giving great encouragement to the national team. |
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| After the break, the Lao team tried hard to attack. |
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| Head coach Park Hang Seo urged footballers to concentrate on the game. |
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| All of Lao footballers’ attempts were stopped when Quang Hai made a goal with an exemplary free kick at the 68th minute, settling the score at 3-0. |
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| The score is maintained till the end of the match. |
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| Vietnam currently leads Group A and Malaysia with the same three points is second behind only on goal difference. The two sides will meet each other at the Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium on November 16. |
