Vietnam's U-23 football team came from behind to trounce U-23Philippines 3-1 in their opening football game at the 26th SoutheastAsian (SEA) Games at Jakarta's Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Nov. 3.
Vietnamstarted the match confidently and produced various attacks but couldnot breach the Philippines' strong defence. Meanwhile the Philippinesplayed slowly but surely, waiting for chances to attack.
In the15th minute, Vietnam created a dangerous situation in the Philippines'penalty area, however, captain Thanh Luong's shot hit a Filipinodefender. After that, Vietnam dominated the match.
Wonderfulopportunities came to Vietnam in the 18th, 23rd and 29th minute,however, strikers Van Quyet and Van Thang failed to score any goals.
In the 38th minute, from a simple pass, Manuel Ott scored the opener for the Philippines.
Rightafter the restart, Vietnam brought pressure to bear on the Philippinesto equalise. They dominated the game in the first minutes of the secondhalf.
In the 47th minute, Vietnam had the chance to level thescore but they failed. From a free kick in the right wing, Hoang Thien'sheader hit the crossbar.
In the 59th minute, Luong, who is bestknown for his performances in the 2008 ASEAN Football Federation AFF –Suzuki Cup that helped Vietnam win their first title, moved to catch thepass from his teammate, however, his shot was saved by the Philippines'goalkeeper Roland Muller.
Only one minute later, the Hanoi ACB player had the chance to face Muller once again but Muller impeded successfully.
Inthe 61st minute, from a pass in the left wing of Thang, fullbackFilipino Matthew Hartmann headed into his own net. Thanks to thisaction, Vietnam equalised the score 1-1.
In the 70th minute Thienfired the second goal from his teammate's excellent pass. Vietnamcontinued to dominate the game and created several chances to scoregoals. And in the first minute of injury time, Quyet scored the thirdgoal for Vietnam.
At the ASEAN Football Championship AFF-Suzuki Cup last year, Vietnam lost to the Philippines 2-0.
Theteam has been drawn in an easy group with Myanmar, the Philippines,Laos, East Timor and Brunei. Vietnam will meet Myanmar on Nov. 5./.
Vietnamstarted the match confidently and produced various attacks but couldnot breach the Philippines' strong defence. Meanwhile the Philippinesplayed slowly but surely, waiting for chances to attack.
In the15th minute, Vietnam created a dangerous situation in the Philippines'penalty area, however, captain Thanh Luong's shot hit a Filipinodefender. After that, Vietnam dominated the match.
Wonderfulopportunities came to Vietnam in the 18th, 23rd and 29th minute,however, strikers Van Quyet and Van Thang failed to score any goals.
In the 38th minute, from a simple pass, Manuel Ott scored the opener for the Philippines.
Rightafter the restart, Vietnam brought pressure to bear on the Philippinesto equalise. They dominated the game in the first minutes of the secondhalf.
In the 47th minute, Vietnam had the chance to level thescore but they failed. From a free kick in the right wing, Hoang Thien'sheader hit the crossbar.
In the 59th minute, Luong, who is bestknown for his performances in the 2008 ASEAN Football Federation AFF –Suzuki Cup that helped Vietnam win their first title, moved to catch thepass from his teammate, however, his shot was saved by the Philippines'goalkeeper Roland Muller.
Only one minute later, the Hanoi ACB player had the chance to face Muller once again but Muller impeded successfully.
Inthe 61st minute, from a pass in the left wing of Thang, fullbackFilipino Matthew Hartmann headed into his own net. Thanks to thisaction, Vietnam equalised the score 1-1.
In the 70th minute Thienfired the second goal from his teammate's excellent pass. Vietnamcontinued to dominate the game and created several chances to scoregoals. And in the first minute of injury time, Quyet scored the thirdgoal for Vietnam.
At the ASEAN Football Championship AFF-Suzuki Cup last year, Vietnam lost to the Philippines 2-0.
Theteam has been drawn in an easy group with Myanmar, the Philippines,Laos, East Timor and Brunei. Vietnam will meet Myanmar on Nov. 5./.
