Dinh Xuan Tien scored a double, U23 Vietnam advanced to the final of U23 Southeast Asia

Hai Hoang (Working from Thailand)• August 24, 2023 19:25

(Baonghean.vn)- U23 Vietnam won a resounding 4-1 victory over Malaysia and advanced to the final of the 2023 Southeast Asian U23 tournament, with midfielder Dinh Xuan Tien scoring a double.

In the semi-final match of the 2023 Southeast Asian U23 tournament taking place on the afternoon of August 24, Coach Hoang Anh Tuan chose for himself the most compatible lineup after 2 group stage matches. Xuan Tien, Duc Viet, Dinh Duy appeared in the starting lineup along with familiar names such as Van Khang, Dinh Khuong, Minh Quang, Minh Khoa... Photo: Hai Hoang

In this match, the impressive high pressing ability of coach Hoang Anh Tuan's players made the Malaysian defense really confused, leading to mistakes. Photo: Hai Hoang

In the 9th minute, U23 Vietnam scored the opening goal of the match. Nguyen Minh Quang dribbled the ball with great effort on the right wing, passed 3-4 Malaysian players before crossing the ball inside for Dinh Xuan Tien to finish neatly at close range, defeating the opposing goalkeeper. Photo: Hai Hoang

Having an early advantage, U23 Vietnam played better and better while U23 Malaysia gradually lost their way. In the 32nd minute, the score was raised to 2-0 for U23 Vietnam when Quoc Viet had a dangerous low shot. Photo: Hai Hoang

At the end of the first half, Dinh Xuan Tien finished close to the goal to complete a double in the first 45 minutes and U23 Vietnam entered the break with a 3-goal lead. Photo: Hai Hoang

AE8I0381 4.jpg — In the second half, U23 Vietnam was a bit subjective, allowing U23 Malaysia to regain control of the game. Photo: Hai Hoang

The opponent quickly got a goal to shorten the score in the 49th minute thanks to Muhammad Alif with an easy header. Photo: Hai Hoang

In the early stages of the second half, the U23 Vietnam defense continuously left gaps for the opponent. Photo: Hai Hoang

Fortunately, that was all that U23 Malaysia could do. Photo: Hai Hoang

By the end of the second half, U23 Vietnam had another goal from Hong Phuc and sealed the 4-1 victory. Photo: Hai Hoang

U23 Vietnam became the first team to enter the final of U23 Southeast Asia 2023. Photo: Hai Hoang

After the match, the players went to the stands and thanked the Vietnamese fans. Photo: Hai Hoang

Hai Hoang (Working from Thailand)