Vietnam out of 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup

Vietnam were eliminated from the 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup after a goalless draw with Thailand in the return leg of the semifinals, which took place on December 26 at the National Stadium of Singapore.

Monday, December 27, 2021 07:47

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Vietnam out of 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup. (Source: Getty Images)

Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam were eliminated from the 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup after a goalless draw with Thailand in the return leg of the semifinals, which took place on December 26 at the National Stadium of Singapore.

The squad lost to Thailand 0-2 in the first leg three days ago.

Vietnam went on full attack from the beginning of the match. However, they could not capitalise on their chances and failed to find the rivals' net.

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The Vietnamese squad lost to Thailand 0-2 in the first leg three days ago. (Photo: VNA)

The defending champions came second in Group B of the tournament’s group stage, with three victories against Laos, Malaysia and Cambodia, and one goalless draw with Indonesia.

Indonesia beat the hosts Singapore in a six-goal thriller on December 25 to reach the finals.

The first leg of the finals will kick off on December 29./.

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