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Vietnam's men in SEA Games semis after fighting 2-2 comeback vs Thailand

By Nguyen My       DEC. 5, 2019

A remarkable comeback draw after being 0-2 down against Thailand saw Vietnam book their SEA Games semifinal berth Thursday.

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    Thailand's freekick is headed away and it marks the end of the match.

    Vietnam dramatically turn a two-goal deficit into a draw to advance to the semi-final as group B winner with 13 points.

    They will play Cambodia on Saturday.

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    Suphanat's volley misses to Van Toan's left.

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    Bui Tien Dung is brought in for Nguyen Tien Linh, whose two goals have been absolutely crucial for Vietnam.

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    Duc Chinh and Hoang Duc make contact in the box after both attempted to head Hung Dung's cross in.

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    Tan Sinh cannot head the corner in despite being in a comfortable position.

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    Thailand sub in attacking midfielder Worachit Kanitsribampen to strengthen their offense.

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    Kritsada humps Tien Linh in the back and gets booked for the rash foul.

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    Thailand's number 7 shot the ball over the bar just in front of the box.

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    Tien Linh celebrates his second goal by holding the jersey of star midfielder Quang Hai, who cannot attend further SEA Games match due to injury. Photo by Duc Dong.

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    GOAL FOR VIETNAM

    Tien Linh makes no mistake with his penalty, decisively driving it to his left to beat Muangnam.

Thursday matches of Vietnam vs Thailand and Indonesia vs Laos will decide who will go further in the tournament.

Indonesia, now second in group B, hold a more certain chance given their weaker opponents.

Vietnam have to at least draw Thailand to secure their group top position, or lose by no more than one goal difference to enter the next round, on Saturday.

Myanmar has entered the semifinals as top of Group A, and Cambodia second.

Photos by Lam Thoa, Duc Dong

 
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