SINGAPORE – Thailand against Vietnam in the first leg of the semifinals AFF Cup 2020. The match at the National Stadium, Singapore, Thursday (12/23/2021), evening WIB, Thailand won 2-0 over Vietnam.
The course of the match
First round
At the beginning of the first half, both teams played at a fast tempo. Action against each other ensued, but Thailand was able to slightly dominate the game.
In the 15th minute, Thailand was able to take the lead after doing a good counter-attack. Chanathip Songkrasin kept Vietnam’s defense from moving so he could score the first goal.
Thailand continues to appear pressing. In the 23rd minute, Chanathip was able to score again after receiving feedback from Sarach Yooyen. The score became 2-0 for Thailand’s advantage.
Vietnam continues to try to develop its game after falling behind. However, Thaliand was able to show a solid defense so that it was difficult for Vietnam to minimize the gap.
However, until the first half ended, Thailand and Vietnam were unable to score any additional goals. Thailand was 2-0 up over Vietnam in the first round.
Second round
In the second half, Vietnam appeared more cautious and slightly reduced the tempo of the game. However, Thailand was able to control the ball better and often threatened the Vietnamese goal.
The match was again running fiercely since the 55th minute after Vietnam tried to appear more aggressive. However, Vietnam’s opportunities are still not able to be maximized properly.
Vietnam was able to create a golden opportunity in the 67th minute after Nguyen Quang Hai was able to make a hard shot. Unfortunately, the ball still hit the crossbar so that Vietnam has not been able to reduce the gap.
In the 84th minute, Thailand got a penalty kick after Vietnam’s defense made a violation in the forbidden box. Chanatip who became the executioner failed to do his job so the score remained 2-0.
Until the end of the match, no additional goals were created. Thailand also won the first leg of the semifinals with a convincing score of 2-0.
Lineup:
Vietnam (3-4-2-1): Tran Nguyen Manh; Do Duy Manh (Pham Xuan Manh 85′), Que Ngoc Hai, Nyuyen Thanh Chung; Nguyen Phong Hong Duy, Nguyen Tuan Anh (Phan Van Duc 46′), Nguyen Hoang Duc, Vu Van Thanh (Ho Tan Tai 75′); Nguyen Cong Phuong (Ha Duc Chinh 58′), Nguyen Quang Hai; Nguyen Van Toan (Nguyen Tien Linh 46′).
Coach: Park Hang-seo.
Thailand (4-3-1-2): Chatchai Bootprom; Theerathon Bunmathan, Kritsada Kaman, Manuel Tom Bihr, Narubadin Weerawatnodom (Tristan Somchai 87 ‘); Sarach Yooyen, Phitiwat Sukjitthammakul, Thanawat Suengchitthawon (Thitiphan Puangchan 46 ‘); Chanathip Songkrasin (Weerathep Pompun 87 ‘); Supachok Sarachat (Supachai Chaided 62 ‘), Teerasil Dangda (Worachit kanitsribumphen 76’).
Coach: Alexandre Polking.
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