Vietnam suffer 0-2 defeat in AFF Cup semifinal against Thailand

By Hoang Nguyen       DEC. 23, 2021

Vietnam conceded their first goals in the AFF Cup and made several failed attempts in a game with continuous fouls and controversial referee decisions.

  • 90'+4
    Game over

    Vietnam suffer a 0-2 defeat in the first leg of AFF Cup semifinals against Thailand.

  • 90'+3

    Quang Hai is fouled inside the box and after that the ball even hits the hand of a Thailand defender, but the referee didn't give Vietnam a penalty although he stands really near the box.

  • 90'

    Pham Xuan Manh replaces an injured Do Duy Manh.

  • 88'

    Thailand make two substitutions to increase their defense.

  • 83'
    Keeper Manh saves the penalty

    Songkrasin shoots in the middle and it's not difficult for Nguyen Manh to block it. Defender Nguyen Thanh Chung is also quick to make a clearance before Songkrasin can get a tap-in.

  • 82'

    Penalty for Thailand after Do Duy Manh fouls Supachai Jaided inside the box.

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

  • 80'

    Quang Hai makes a great pass in the box for Phan Van Duc, whose shot lack a bit of accuracy.

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    Quang Hai has been denied by the woodwork twice. Photo by Leo Shengwei

  • 76'

    Vietnam bring in a new right-back as Ho Tan Tai replaces Vu Van Thanh.

Archrivals Vietnam and Thailand meet again in the AFF Cup, this time is the semifinals. Thailand finished the group stage at the top of group A while Vietnam were second in group B.

Thailand haven't won against Vietnam since 2017. In their recent four encounters, they lost two and drew two.

 
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