Myanmar lost heavily before playing Vietnam

The co-host team of the AFF Cup 2016, on November 14, lost 0-3 to Oman in the final friendly match before meeting Vietnam in the opening match of Group B.

Despite playing at home and hoping for a win to create momentum to conquer the AFF Cup, Myanmar players still let their opponents control the game for most of the time. They were completely outclassed, the attack rarely created opportunities, while the defense made many mistakes. Oman punished Myanmar's defense with goals from Salem (11th minute), Said (54th) and Al Khaldi (68th).

Myanmar (red shirt) had a rough preparation before the AFF Cup.

This was the co-hosts’ third defeat in seven matches in preparation for the 2016 AFF Cup. They have only had one win against Hong Kong and three draws. But despite the poor results in the friendlies, head coach Gerd Zeise is still confident that Myanmar will finish top of Group B of the AFF Cup.

Myanmar is the first opponent Vietnam will face on November 20. After that, coach Nguyen Huu Thang and his team will face Malaysia and then close the group stage with a meeting with Cambodia in the final match.

While Myanmar lost,Malaysia concluded their preparations for the AFF Cup 2016 with a 2-1 victory over Papua New Guinea.

According to VNE