Vietnam held to goalless draw by defensive Indonesia

By Hoang Nguyen       DEC. 15, 2021

Vietnam had more ball possession in Wednesday AFF Cup group stage clash with Indonesia but failed to find the net as the opponents played defensive most of the time.

  • 90'+7
    Game over

    Both teams settle for a draw as Indonesia play in low blocks and don't hesitate to make hard tackles, while Vietnam find it difficult to crack through the thick defense of the opponent.

  • 90'

    The second half has three additional minutes.

  • 88'

    A low stamina Nguyen Quang Hai is subbed out for Nguyen Van Toan.

  • 85'

    Each team have 10 fouls so far in the game.

  • 80'

    Two more substitutions are made by Vietnam. Nguyen Thanh Chung is out of stamina and Do Duy Manh replaces him, while Luong Xuan Truong is in for Phan Van Duc.

  • 73'

    Vietnam are still finding a way to open the score against Indonesia but the stamina is reducing.

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    Phan Van Duc reacts after missing a chance. Photo by Leo Shengwei

  • 65'

    Vietnam put another striker in the field as Ha Duc Chinh replaces Nguyen Tuan Anh.

  • 61'

    Bui Tien Dung receives a yellow after fouling an Indonesia player.

  • 57'

    Vietnam create chances after chances in just a few minutes but they lack a bit of accuracy. Vietnam have 10 shots while Indonesia only have one.

Vietnam are having six points like Indonesia in group B. A victory will send Vietnam to the semifinals. For Indonesia, even if they win against Vietnam, there's no guarantee of advancing since they still have to face Malaysia, who also have six points, in the last game.

Indonesia have lost all four matches they played against Park Hang-seo's Vietnam, including SEA Games 2019 matches and World Cup qualifiers.

 
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