08:10, 12/10/2019

Vietnam edges Malaysia 1-0 with Quang Hai's acrobatic volley

The acrobatic strike of Quang Hai handed Vietnam a 1-0 win against Malaysia when the two sides played each other in a match of group G of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at the My Dinh Stadium (Hanoi) on October 10.
 

The acrobatic strike of Quang Hai handed Vietnam a 1-0 win against Malaysia when the two sides played each other in a match of group G of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at the My Dinh Stadium (Hanoi) on October 10.
 
Malaysia’s high-pressing play caused some troubles for Park Hang Seo’s side in the first half, but Vietnam was the one who attacked successfully. In the 40th minute, Quang Hai of Vietnam received a long pass from Que Ngoc Hai, slotted in and put the ball past Malaysia’s goalkeeper. 

 

Quang Hai strikes a volley past Malaysia’s goalkeeper
Quang Hai strikes a volley past Malaysia’s goalkeeper
 
Malaysia increased their endeavor in the second half in a bid to find the equalizer, but Vietnamese defenders cleared all their chances. Anh Duc almost doubled the lead for the host in the 72nd minute, but his effort was saved on the line by Malaysian defender. The game ended 1-0 for Vietnam.
 
The win helped Vietnam to climb up to second position in Group G behind Thailand.  
 
Source: VTC.VN
Translated by H.N