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Vietnam advance to AFF Cup semifinals

By Hoang Nguyen       DEC. 19, 2021

A 4-0 win against Cambodia on Sunday earned Vietnam second group position and sent them to the semifinals of the AFF Cup.

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  • 90'+2
    Game over

    Vietnam are qualified for the semifinals with the second place in group B and they will play Thailand in the next round.

  • 90'

    In the last 10 minutes of the game, Vietnam create many chances in an attempt to secure top group spot, but all of them lack accuracy.

  • 80'

    After the fourth goal, Vietnam slow down the tempo and switch back to counter-attacking play to save stamina.

  • 78'

    Another substitution for Vietnam as Nguyen Tuan Anh is in for Nguyen Hoang Duc.

  • 65'

    Vietnam sub Phan Van Duc out for Nguyen Van Toan.

  • 60'

    Chan Vathanaka takes advantage of a Vietnam defender's mistake to face keeper Tan Truong, but still no goal for Cambodia.

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    Bui Tien Dung (number 4) celebrates his first goal for Vietnam after nearly 40 matches. Photo by Doan Huynh

  • 57'
    Another goal for Vietnam

    Quang Hai receives a pass and sprints down the right flank before curling it in to make it 4-0 for Vietnam. Everything is executed with accuracy.

    Quang Hải nâng tỷ số lên 4-0
     
     

    Vietnam advance to AFF Cup semifinals

  • 56'
    Third goal for Vietnam

    Nguyen Quang Hai makes a key pass for Ho Tan Tai, who crosses to defender Bui Tien Dung to head it in for Vietnam.

    Bùi Tiến Dũng nâng tỷ số lên 3-0
     
     

    Vietnam advance to AFF Cup semifinals

  • 51'

    From a freekick, the ball is delivered inside the box and Nguyen Hoang Duc gets a header but keeper Hul Kimhuy blocks it.

Vietnam are second in group B with seven points like Indonesia but scored less goals. The team will enter the semifinals if they don't lose against Cambodia, who have already been eliminated.

Before the game, the head coaches of both teams promised to play attacking football with high pressure.

Vietnam have won all eight of their encounters with Cambodia since 1995. Their biggest win against Cambodia was in AFF Cup 2002, where they claimed a 9-2 victory.

 
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