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.
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