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Vietnam beat Singapore 3-1 at SEA Games 32

By Staff reporters       MAY. 3, 2023

Vietnam scored two goals against Singapore in their second game in Group B of SEA Games 32 Wednesday, where each team also scored their own goals.

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    The game ends

    Vietnam beat Singapore 3-1, taking the top spot of Group B in men's football at the 32nd SEA Games.

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    Vietnam's own goal

    Vu Tien Long's kick accidentally puts the ball over Van Chuan's head, flying straight into his own goal. Vietnam could not maintain a clean sheet record for the first two matches of the group stage.

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    Singapore’s foul play

    Syahadat is shown the yellow card for a challenge from behind to Quang Thinh. A minute earlier, Singapore's No. 9 player also fouled Tuan Tai.

    There are four minutes of add time.

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    Vietnam's Cong Den replaces Minh Trong.

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    Ilhan Noor collapses on the field, disappointed after his own goal. Photo by Lam Thoa
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    Singapore’s own goal

    Great pressure from Vietnam leads to an own goal from Singapore to make it 3-0.

    Substitute Ilhan Noor puts the ball in his own net after Van Khang's cross.

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    Somewhat startled after a Singapore’s defender misses the ball, Quoc Viet hits the post from close range.

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    Quoc Viet (C) regrets missing his chance to score from a close range. Photo by Lam Thoa
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    Khuat Van Khang hits the crossbar in a counterattack. The referee whistles for offside, but the replay shows that Van Khang seemed to be in a non-offside position.

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    Vietnam's goalkeeper catches the ball cleanly

    Stewart has a dangerous header after the corner, but goalkeeper Van Chuan catches the ball.

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    Goalkeeper Quan Van Chuan reminded his teammates to focus. Photo by Lam Thoa

Vietnam earned a 2-0 victory against Laos in their opening game on April 30, but their performance was far from convincing. They opened the score early in the 2nd minute, but struggled to widen the gap and only managed to do so during the extra time of the second half, after almost conceding.

Coach Philippe Troussier said the win was a huge morale boost for the team after a friendly losing streak, and hopefully the team have put the pressure past them, and they can now play much better.

Vietnamese players at their SEA Games 22 match against Laos, April 30, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Lam Thoa

Vietnamese players at their SEA Games 22 match against Laos, April 30, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Lam Thoa

Winning against Singapore will take Vietnam to the top of group B, a huge advantage for the defending champion before playing two more difficult matches against Malaysia and Thailand.

Singapore lost 1-3 to Thailand in their opening game. Coach Philippe Aw said that his team did not adapt well to the field and weather in Cambodia, and they would play the second match much better.

One point is enough for Singapore to hope for a semi-final spot when there are regular rival Malaysia and a more equal opponent in Laos up ahead.

 
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