Vietnam U-23 national team confirmed themselves as winners of Group A SEA Games 2021 (2022) after beating Timor Leste 2-0 on Sunday (15/5).
Host Vietnam appeared to dominate the game at the Viet Tri Stadium. However, the built-in attack was not as efficient as the previous three matches.
As a result, Vietnam had to settle for a 0-0 draw in the first half.
Vietnam’s deadlock was finally broken in the 53rd minute through Nguyen Van Tung’s measured header.
Four minutes later, Vietnam almost doubled the score. Unfortunately, the shot of the Vietnamese player still hit the crossbar of Timor Leste.
Vietnam just managed to double the score in the 65th minute through Ho Thanh Minh. This hard header from the player numbered 19 was unable to be dammed by the Timor Leste goalkeeper. Vietnam’s 2-0 advantage lasted until the game was over.
This result brought Vietnam back to the top of Group A with a collection of 10 points. Park Hang Seo’s squad was one point ahead of Indonesia, which had to settle for dropping to second place.
Vietnam and Indonesia have made sure to qualify for the 2021 SEA Games semifinals and are just waiting for the final Group B match to be held on Monday (16/5).
Currently, the top of Group B is led by Malaysia with seven points. While the second position is occupied by Thailand with six points.
Malaysia will face Cambodia in the last match of Group B. While Thailand will face Laos.
2021 SEA Games Group A standings
1. Vietnam 10
2. Indonesia 9
3. Myanmar 6
4. Filipina 4
5. Timor Read 0
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