Vietnam beat Myanmar to qualify for U23 Asian Cup

By Hoang Nguyen          NOV. 2, 2021

Vietnam advanced to the U23 Asian Cup next year while Myanmar were eliminated after a 1-0 defeat Tuesday.

Vietnam players warm up at the stadium in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Photo by VnExpress

Vietnam players warm up at the stadium in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Photo by VnExpress

Both Vietnam and Myanmar are having three points after victories against Taiwan. A draw in this match will take both teams to the U23 Asian Cup 2022, while a defeat will most likely result in elimination for either team.

If the result is a draw after 90 minutes, a penalty shootout will decide who are first in group I. Even if Vietnam lose the shootout, they will still have four points and qualify as one of the best second-placed teams.

Vietnam were the runners up at the tournament in 2018, but were eleminated early in 2020.

 

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