(VOV) -Vietnam’s dream of playing a final match of the the U16 Southeast Asia (SEA) Football Championships turned sour after they lost 1-0 to Malaysia in a semi-final match on August 31.
Defender Huu Tuan’s own goal in the 73rd minute jeopardized Vietnam’s hope, meaning Vietnam will take on Australia for a third position in a clash on September 2.
Entering the game, Vietnamese players looked comfortable, carving out more scoring chances than their physically strong Malaysian opponents.
However, their efforts were in vain due to the heavy rain and slippery ground and the poor conditions made it difficult for them to perform to their usual standard.
In the 73rd minute, Vietnam conceded an own goal when the ball bounced directly from defender Huu Tuan’s leg into the net.
In another semi-final match, Indonesia surprisingly outplayed Australia 5-4 in the penalty shootout after the game ended in a two-all draw in 90 minutes.
Đăng ký: VietNam News
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