Viet Nam advances to semifinals after victory over Timor Leste
Viet Nam’s U23 football team secured a berth in the semifinals of SEA Games 31 after winning 2-0 against Timor Leste in its final Group A match at Phu Tho’s Viet Tri Stadium on May 15.
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| Ho Thanh Minh scores a header goal in the 63th minute, securing a 2-0 win for Viet Nam. (Photo: VNA) |
In this game, coach Park Hang-seo gave the chance to many young players, such as centre defender Duy Cuong, midfielders Trong Long and Cong Den, and strikers Thanh Minh and Van Tung while most of the key players were put on the bench.
Despite dominating the game, Viet Nam struggled to score in the first half, which saw them draw 0-0 with Timo Leste.
In the second half, Le Van Xuan crossed a ball to Van Tung, who opened a goal for Viet Nam in the 52th minute. Eleven minutes later, Xuan once again created the opportunity for Ho Thanh Minh to score a header goal, securing a 2-0 win for Viet Nam.
Viet Nam led Group A thanks to the victory, followed by Indonesia after defeating Myanmar 3-1.
(Source: VNA)
