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Malaysia beat Vietnam 4-0 in Asian Cup qualifier

By Hoang Nguyen       JUN. 10, 2025

Vietnam suffered their worst-ever defeat to Malaysia, losing 0-4 in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers in Kuala Lumpur.

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  • 90'+3
    Game over

    Malaysia thrashed Vietnam 4-0 at home in the first leg of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. The two teams will meet again in Vietnam in March 2026.

  • 90'

    Figueiredo didn't want to stop there as he ran down the left before taking a rising shot that was blocked by Filip.

    The second half will have three addtitional minutes.

    Nguyen Filip blocks a shot from Figueiredo.

  • 88'
    4-0 for Malaysia

    Cools scored the fourth goal for Malaysia with a simple header from an accurate cross from the right.

    P 88 - Malaysia nâng tỷ số lên 4-0
     
     

    Malaysia beat Vietnam 4-0 in Asian Cup qualifier

  • 83'

    Hoang Duc made a long ball for Tuan Hai, another substitution, to break the offside trap. The 27-year-old striker then took a shot with his left foot from more than 25 m and missed the target.

  • 79'

    Ngoc Quang crossed the ball from the right flank for the substitution Tien Linh to head it to the far corner. However, goalkeeper Syihan Hazmi caught the ball.

  • minh-khoa-jpeg-1749565917-1749-9214-1775

    Vietnam's Minh Khoa (number 15) in a tackle. Photo by Hai Tu
  • 70'

    Vietnam put another striker in to hopefully salvage a goal.

  • 67'
    3-0 for the host

    Malaysia kept attacking down the right flank like they did in the second goal and got another when Aiman provided a great assist for La'Vere Corbin-Ong to tap it in.

    P66 - Malaysia nâng tỷ số lên 3-0
     
     

    Malaysia beat Vietnam 4-0 in Asian Cup qualifier

  • 61'

    Star midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai was subbed in to reduce pressure for the defense.

  • 60'

    Malaysia's addition of naturalized players was effective in this game. The two scorers, Figueiredo (Brazil) and Holgado (Argentina), are playing overseas.

In Group F of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, Vietnam and Malaysia are considered the main contenders for the group's sole qualification slot. Vietnam currently lead the group following a 5-0 win over Laos, while Malaysia sit second after a 2-0 win over Nepal.

Historically, Vietnam have dominated with 12 wins, two draws, and two losses in their last 16 meetings with Malaysia. The most recent win of Malaysia against Vietnam was in 2014.

 
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