Losing to Malaysia, U15 Vietnam stopped at the semi-finals of U15 Southeast Asia

Sy Hieu• August 7, 2019 21:15

(Baonghean.vn) - Although they scored early and maintained a balanced game for most of the time, Malaysia showed their class and they did not enter the semi-finals by luck.

To qualify for the semi-finals and face U15 Vietnam, U15 Malaysia won the top spot in Group B when their group included very tough and successful opponents such as Thailand and Australia.

Through that, it can be seen that Malaysia's ability and careful preparation for this tournament and the semi-finals are no exception.

U15 Malaysia từng đánh bại U15 Australia với tỷ số 3-0 ở vòng bảng. Ảnh: BTC
U15 Malaysia defeated U15 Australia 3-0 in the group stage. Photo: Organizing Committee
What happened on the field, it can be seen that this generation of Malaysian players, although not physically outstanding, have quite good personal technique and physical strength.

In addition, the tactics given by the yellow team's coaching staff were also followed and executed very well by the players.

In such difficulties, the red team surprisingly scored the opening goal of the match from a solo performance and neat finish by striker Pham Van Phong in the 10th minute. It did not take too much time to regain composure and stabilize the game, U15 Malaysia scored the equalizer thanks to player number 7 Mohamad Nabil just 4 minutes later.

Dù đã chuẩn bị kỹ lưỡng nhưng U15 Malaysia có đẳng cấp vượt trội hơn so với U15 Việt Nam. Ảnh: VTC
Despite careful preparation, U15 Malaysia is still of a superior level compared to U15 Vietnam. Photo: VTC
Entering the second half, the red team suddenly increased the speed of the match right from the first minutes, creating an extremely attractive attacking game. However, while attacking, U15 Vietnam received a cold shower when Muhamad Nabil continued to punish the opponent's slow defense with a brave breakthrough and a gentle shot, bringing U15 Malaysia to a 2-1 lead in the 49th minute.

As time ticked down to the final minutes, Muhammad Yusian made a smart run and finished past goalkeeper Quang Truong, ending U15 Vietnam's hopes of reaching the final. 3-1 was also the final result of this match.

Vietnam U15 will play for third place against the losing team in the semi-final between Thailand and Indonesia. Meanwhile, Malaysia U15 entered the final match undefeated./.

Sy Hieu