Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
A number of conditions can get rid of Malaysian National from AFF Cup 2022 after losing badly to Vietnam. Here are 3 scenarios for Malaysia elimination from AFF Cup 2022.
Malaysia failed to secure a third-place finish in Group B of the 2022 AFF Cup after being beaten by hosts Vietnam 0-3 at My Dinh Stadium on Tuesday (27/12).
The loss dropped Harimau Malaya to second place in the group standings with a collection of six points from three matches.
Three teams in group B have the same value, six points. However, Vietnam have the right to be at the top of the table due to superior goal difference. Malaysia is superior to Singapore due to superior target productivity.
However, playing three matches, Malaysia’s chances of advancing to the semi-finals of the 2022 AFF Cup could be under threat.
Kim Pan Gon’s team left a match in Group B against Singapore in their last match. Meanwhile, Vietnam and Singapore have two games remaining.
From the remaining matches, Safawi Rasid and co were still able to be sent off and repeat the bad moments of the 2020 AFF Cup by failing to reach the semi-finals.
3 scenarios for Malaysia’s elimination from 2022 AFF Cup:
1. Singapore draw
Singapore can get rid of Malaysia if they draw in their last two games. The Lions against Vietnam, Friday (30/12) and Malaysia, Tuesday (3/1).
With two draws, Singapore’s top score is 8, while Malaysia’s is 7. Malaysia could be eliminated from the 2022 AFF Cup.
2. Singapore wins over Vietnam
Another way to eliminate Malaysia is for Singapore to win over Vietnam. On paper, Singapore’s chances of winning over Vietnam are slim.
By winning Vietnam, Singapore can still get rid of Malaysia, regardless of the results of their last match in Group B. However, with a footnote, Singapore’s productivity and goal difference are better than Malaysia.
3. Singapore beats Malaysia
Beating Malaysia is the result Singapore must achieve to eliminate Malaysia from the AFF Cup 2022.
Even if Singapore loses to Vietnam, victory over Malaysia can still propel Ilhan Fandi to the semi-finals of the 2022 AFF Cup.
On a note, Singapore’s productivity and goal difference are better than Malaysia.
(sry/nva)
