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Vietnam beat Malaysia to edge closer to U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals

By Hoang Nguyen       APR. 20, 2024

Vietnam defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the second game of group D on Saturday night and have a great chance of advancing to the quarterfinals.

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    Victory for Vietnam!

    Vietnam beat Malaysia in the second game of group D with goals by Khuat Van Khang and Vo Hoang Minh Khoa. After two games, they got the full six points, scoring five goals and conceding once. If Uzbekistan defeat or draw Kuwait in the other game, Vietnam will secure a place in the quarterfinals.

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    Vi Hao had another chance with a shot from the left flank, but it went over the bar.

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    Keeper Van Chuan made another great save against Azim's finish.

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    Vietnam beat Malaysia to edge closer to U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals

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    The second half has six additional minutes.

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    Tierney had another scoring chance after keeper Van Chuan punched the ball out from a cross and it found him. However, his shot couldn't get past the defense.

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    Tierney's effort only brought Malaysia a chance when he dribbled before missing the near post.
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    Malaysia also used up their substitutions.

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    Vietnam made the last two subs. Nguyen Duc Viet and Nguyen Minh Quang are in for Ho Van Cuong and Minh Khoa.

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    Vietnam made their third sub, with Nguyen Thai Son leaving the pitch for Nguyen Duc Phu.

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    The substitution Haqimi Azim got booked after fouling Van Truong.

After beating Kuwait 3-1 in the first game of group D, another win against Malaysia in the second will help Vietnam advance to the quarterfinals.

Meanwhile, Malaysia have to win this game after losing to Uzbekistan, the strongest team of group D in the previous match, to keep their hope of advancement alive.

Before the 2024 U23 Asian Cup, Malaysia had a more thorough preparation than Vietnam with four friendly games, before going to Qatar half a month before the tournament. Vietnam only had 12 days of training and the head coach position changed when Hoang Anh Tuan replaced Philippe Troussier.

 
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