09:06, 09/06/2022

Vietnam U23 qualify for AFC U23 Asian Cup quarter-final stage

Vietnam U23 defeated Malaysia U23 2-0 in their last group-stage match of the AFC U23 Championship 2022 on June 8 to qualify for the quarterfinals as the second-placed team in Group C.
 

Vietnam U23 defeated Malaysia U23 2-0 in their last group-stage match of the AFC U23 Championship 2022 on June 8 to qualify for the quarterfinals as the second-placed team in Group C.
 
Nham Manh Dung rose to head the opener for Vietnam U23 in the 28th minute after a cross from defender Thanh Nhan. In the first minute of the injury time of the first half, defender Hairiey Hakim of Malaysia U23 was shown a red card for handball, and Vietnam were given a penalty kick. Viet Anh’s first kick was saved by Malaysian goalkeeper, but he successfully slotted home the rebound.
 
 
Vietnam U23 players celebrating after scoring (Photo: Huu Tuan)
Vietnam U23 players celebrating after scoring (Photo: Huu Tuan)
 
In the second half, Vietnam U23 made many chances, but they could not convert them into goals.
 
The match ended 2-0 for Vietnam. In the simultaneous match, South Korea U23 beat Thailand U23 1-0 to advance to the quarter-finals as Group C winners. 
 
Source: tuoitre.vn
Translated by H.N