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SEA Games: Vietnam beat Singapore for fourth straight win

By Nguyen My       DEC. 3, 2019

A late twin header goal helped Vietnam remain unbeaten and atop group B at the SEA Games Tuesday, downing Singapore 1-0.

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    End of the match

    Duc Chinh shines again as Vietnam scored another late winner to snatch a hard-fought victory over Singapore. Vietnam are top of group B with 12 points. Thailand next.

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    Duc Chinh is hesitant to cross the ball in as no one is in the box.

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    No one can tap the ball in after a lovely square pass in the left flank.

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    Viet Hung's shot has keeper Zharfan motionless, but it just misses to his right.

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    Duc Chinh heads in to score for Vietnam. Photo by Duc Dong.

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    Vietnam players react after scoring the much-awaited goal. Photo by Duc Dong.

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    GOAL FOR VIETNAM

    Van Hau acts as a wall for Duc Chinh to nod the ball in. This is the fourth header goal and fifth in the tournament for Duc Chinh. Vietnam lead 1-0.

    Đức Chinh ghi bàn vào lưới Singapore
     
     

    SEA Games: Vietnam beat Singapore for fourth straight win

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    Tien Linh heads the ball over the crossbar. Only 10 minutes left.

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    SEA Games: Vietnam beat Singapore for fourth straight win

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    Duc Chinh falls in the area after a side tackle from Irfan Ahmad. Corner for Vietnam.

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    Vietnam takes a corner. Van Hau's header hits the ground and bounces away.

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    SEA Games: Vietnam beat Singapore for fourth straight win

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    Striker Duc Chinh is closely marked. Photo by Lam Thoa.

Singapore were not an easy encounter for Vietnam in the past, but they have not proved tough this year, losing two group stage games and drawing in the other.

Vietnam meanwhile have han an impressive run, beating Brunei 6-0, Laos 6-1 and having a remarkable come from behind victory against Indonesia last Sunday, thanks to a last minute stunner.

Singapore have been eliminated from the tournament while Vietnam are considered a candidate for the gold medal, which would be their first at SEA Games.

The Tuesday match result will decide the amount of pressure on Vietnam's last group stage match on Thursday against Thailand.

 
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