Korean head coach Park Hang-seo made a slight change in Vietnam’s line-up compared to the previous match against Laos as defender Que Ngoc Hai (Number 3) was the team captain instead of Nguyen Van Quyet.

At the 11th minute from the whistle, striker Nguyen Cong Phuong (Number 14) gave the home side the lead with a back heel touch. Phuong also opened the score for Vietnam in its match against Laos on November 8.

Malaysia proved itself a tough opponent for Vietnam as it increased attacks afterwards and earned higher ball possession in the match.

At the 58th minute, goalkeeper Dang Van Lam had a great save to stop a dangerous free kick from the Malaysian side.

 
Two minutes later, striker Nguyen Anh Duc (Number 11) doubled the score for Vietnam with a tidy finish from a pass of midfielder Phan Van Duc, bringing joy for the home spectators.

The Vietnamese men’s football team has received a reward worth up to VND1.1 billion for different organizations after this victory.

Mr. Le Hung Dung, President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) decided to award a bonus of VND600 million to the Vietnamese national team for their efforts at the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018.

The award is expected to encourage the team to continue to try all efforts and achieve good result in regional tournament, he said.

In addition to the VFF’s award, the men’s football team has also received a VND500 million reward from private companies, raising the total bonus to VND1.1 billion.

As scheduled, the Vietnamese team will jet off to Myanmar on November 17 to prepare for their third match in Group A of AFF Cup 2018 against Myanmar scheduled for November 20. (dtinews.vn)