Vietnam beat Singapore 2-0 in first leg of ASEAN Cup semifinals

In a thrilling ASEAN Cup semifinal clash in Jalan Besar Stadium, Vietnam emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over host Singapore, marking a dramatic finish with goals in the final moments of the match.

The game, filled with intensity and strategic play, was decided in stoppage time.

The match remained goalless until the 90+11 minute when Vietnamese striker Nguyen Tien Linh expertly converted a penalty, breaking the deadlock and setting Vietnam on a path to victory. The penalty was awarded after a clear handball caused by a miscommunication between the Singapore goalkeeper and a defender.

Just minutes later, at the 90+14 mark, Vietnam doubled their lead. Naturalized Nguyen Xuan Son capitalized on a well-placed cross from a teammate, scoring with a simple tap-in and ensuring the victory for Vietnam. This goal followed an earlier disallowed goal for Xuan Son in the 89th minute, which was ruled out by VAR due to the ball touching his arm.

Throughout the match, Vietnam demonstrated a robust defense and a well-coordinated attack. Dinh Trieu, Vietnam's goalkeeper, was particularly notable for his remarkable save in the 68th minute, denying Singapore's Taufik Suparno a goal with a fingertip save that sent the ball over the crossbar.

The match was not without controversy; multiple decisions required VAR interventions, and the tension on the field was palpable. Notably, a potential penalty for Singapore was dismissed after VAR review in the 80th minute, and both teams experienced disallowed goals due to offsides and infractions.

Singapore tried to maintain pressure and created several chances but failed to convert any into goals. On the other hand, Vietnam's strategy of quick counterattacks and solid defense paid off, especially in the critical last minutes.

Vietnam fans have every reason to anticipate an exciting semifinal second-leg match at home on Sunday.

 

 

Vietnam beat Singapore 2-0 in first leg of ASEAN Cup semifinals

Singapore 0-2 Việt Nam