Vietnam beat Indonesia at AFF U18 champs
Vietnam defeated Indonesia 3-0 in the third match of Group B of the AFF U18 Championship held in Myanmar yesterday, Vietnam’s third consecutive victory.
Earlier, Vietnam crushed Brunei 8-1 and beat the Philippines 5-0, while Indonesia also started strongly, defeating Myanmar 2-1 and hammering the Philippines 9-0.
Before the match, coach Indra Sjafri of Indonesia was very confident in his team, saying he knew the Vietnamese squad thoroughly. However, Vietnam triumphed with a 3-0 victory.
Vietnam pushed forwards from the opening whistle, pinning Indonesia back.
In the 41st minute, from a corner kick in the right wing, Lê Văn Nam opened the scoring for Vietnam.
Before the first half closed, Nam doubled Vietnam’s advantage after receiving a pass from Phạm Văn Luân.
After the break, Indonesia improved but failed to seriously threaten Vietnam’s goal.
In the 86th minute, Bùi Hoàng Việt Anh headed past the Indonesian goalkeeper to put the icing on the cake.
Vietnam now top the group with nine points, followed by Indonesia with six points. They will meet the hosts Myanmar in the last group match tomorrow. They only need a draw to qualify for the tournament’s semi-finals.
Red army: Vietnamese players celebrate beating Indonesia 3-0 in the third match of Group B of the AFF U18 Championship held in Myanmar on September 11. — Photo thethaovanhoa.vn.
Earlier, Vietnam crushed Brunei 8-1 and beat the Philippines 5-0, while Indonesia also started strongly, defeating Myanmar 2-1 and hammering the Philippines 9-0.
Before the match, coach Indra Sjafri of Indonesia was very confident in his team, saying he knew the Vietnamese squad thoroughly. However, Vietnam triumphed with a 3-0 victory.
Vietnam pushed forwards from the opening whistle, pinning Indonesia back.
In the 41st minute, from a corner kick in the right wing, Lê Văn Nam opened the scoring for Vietnam.
Before the first half closed, Nam doubled Vietnam’s advantage after receiving a pass from Phạm Văn Luân.
After the break, Indonesia improved but failed to seriously threaten Vietnam’s goal.
In the 86th minute, Bùi Hoàng Việt Anh headed past the Indonesian goalkeeper to put the icing on the cake.
Vietnam now top the group with nine points, followed by Indonesia with six points. They will meet the hosts Myanmar in the last group match tomorrow. They only need a draw to qualify for the tournament’s semi-finals.
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