Vietnam win 2-1 victory over Malaysia in World Cup qualifiers
Vietnam took a huge step towards making it to the third and final round of World Cup qualification for the first time in history with a tense 2-1 win over Malaysia on June 11 night.
The three points mean Vietnam need only a draw with the UAE on June 15 to advance. In the photo: the Vietnamese national men's football squad in the match against Malaysia. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
Although star midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai is suspended, coach Park proves once again he can set his team up to grind out a result. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
Malaysia start the match faster and enjoy the majority of possession but are unable to create any clear chances early on. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
A fight for the ball between the two teams’ players. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
Cong Phuong (no.10) of Vietnam chases the ball during the match. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
A fight for the ball between the two teams’ players (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
Vietnam take an early lead when Nguyen Tien Linh, who opened the scoring in the 4-0 win over Indonesia on June 7 night, scores from a header in the 26th minute. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
Captain Que Ngoc Hai and Tien Linh celebrate the opening goal. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
Malaysia increase their dominance of the ball in the second half. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
Malaysian striker De Paula equalizes the score at the 72nd minute (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
Captain Que Ngoc Hai makes the second score for Vietnam at the 81st minute. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
The victory keeps Vietnam on top of Group G with 17 points, two ahead of the UAE. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
Vietnam trounced Indonesia 4-0 in a match of Group G of the second round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers which took place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on June 7 (local time).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sent a congratulatory letter to the national men's football team on their recent 4-0 triumph against Indonesia in a match of Group G in the second round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, which took place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on June 7 (local time).
The official site of the international governing body of football FIFA.com has posted an article highlighting the role of veteran midfielder Nguyen Trong Hoang in the upcoming game against Malaysia in the second round of 2022 World Cup Asian qualifiers.
Head coach Park Hang-seo has said that he doesn’t want to put any pressure on his team and believed that the Vietnamese national men’s football squad will perform well during the match against Malaysia on June 11.
Vietnam took a huge step towards making it to the third and final round of World Cup qualification for the first time in history with a tense 2-1 win over Malaysia on June 11 night.