Vietnam drop second match of AFF Cup play
Vietnam’s national team lost to the Philippines 0-1 in the second match of the ASEAN Football Federation of Suzuki Cup at Rajamangala Stadium in Thailand on November 27.
In the first minutes of the match, Vietnam took initiative to attack the Philippines’ goal. Tan Tai had an opportunity to open the score in the third minute, but his shot did not cause any difficulty for goal-keeper Eduard Sacapano.
During the following minutes, Vietnam controlled the ball but the Philippine defenders blocked the approach to the goal. The first half ended in a 0-0 draw.
After playing defence in the first half, the Philippines increased attacks from the right wing which led to a shot by Philip Younghusband in the 49th minute. Luckily, he didn’t succeed in scoring a goal.
Vietnam’s coach Phan Thanh Hung changed striker Le Cong Vinh for Nguyen Quang Hai and Pham Thanh Luong for Nguyen Van Quyet, but the newcomers didn’t encounter any dangerous situations.
While Vietnam were trying to make a goal, the Philippines opened the score 1-0 thanks to Emelio Caligdong in the 85th minute. The remaining time was not enough for Vietnam to even up the score and they resigned themselves to losing the match.
In the last match of the qualification round on November 30, Vietnam will play against hosts Thailand, who beat the Philippines 2-1.
Vietnam still have a chance to progress to the quarterfinals if they defeat Thailand and the Philippines loses to Myanmar.
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| Vietnam’s national team lost to the Philippines 0-1 in the second match of the ASEAN Football Federation of Suzuki Cup at Rajamangala Stadium in Thailand on November 27. |
During the following minutes, Vietnam controlled the ball but the Philippine defenders blocked the approach to the goal. The first half ended in a 0-0 draw.
After playing defence in the first half, the Philippines increased attacks from the right wing which led to a shot by Philip Younghusband in the 49th minute. Luckily, he didn’t succeed in scoring a goal.
Vietnam’s coach Phan Thanh Hung changed striker Le Cong Vinh for Nguyen Quang Hai and Pham Thanh Luong for Nguyen Van Quyet, but the newcomers didn’t encounter any dangerous situations.
While Vietnam were trying to make a goal, the Philippines opened the score 1-0 thanks to Emelio Caligdong in the 85th minute. The remaining time was not enough for Vietnam to even up the score and they resigned themselves to losing the match.
In the last match of the qualification round on November 30, Vietnam will play against hosts Thailand, who beat the Philippines 2-1.
Vietnam still have a chance to progress to the quarterfinals if they defeat Thailand and the Philippines loses to Myanmar.
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