"Song Duc" scored, Vietnam national team defeated Philippines right on away field
(Baonghean.vn) - Although the opponent leveled the score to 1-1 before the end of the first half, the brilliance of Trong Hoang and the delicate finishing ability of Phan Van Duc helped the Vietnamese team create a big advantage before returning to My Dinh Stadium to play the second leg of the AFF Cup 2018 semi-final against the Philippines.
| Vietnam won the first leg of the semi-final in the Philippines. Video: AFF |
In the first minutes, both teams started cautiously with their formations kept quite low in their home field. However, Anh Duc's experience and Van Hau's excellence on the left wing helped Vietnam take the lead. In the 12th minute, Van Hau passed the ball long enough for Anh Duc to accelerate and head the ball into the home team's net.
In the 45+2 minute, Reichelt accurately scored from close range to equalize 1-1 for the home team. This was the first goal conceded by the Vietnam team in this year's tournament.
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Phan Van Duc scored the winning goal to make it 2-1. Photo: ST |
Not long into the second half, Phan Van Duc broke the offside trap and beat goalkeeper Falkesgaard in a one-on-one to re-establish the lead for Vietnam in the 48th minute. The person who created the goal for him was Trong Hoang, an extremely beautiful move.
In the remaining minutes, the Vietnamese national team's defense strained to withstand the opponent's continuous attacks. At the same time, coach Park Hang-seo withdrew Anh Duc, Van Duc and Quang Hai to make way for Duc Chinh, Cong Phuong and Huy Hung.
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| The opposing team's players continuously fouled Quang Hai and the Vietnamese players. Photo: Lam Thoa |
In the defensive game, goalkeeper Van Lam also played very calmly and firmly. The Vietnam team had many counter-attack opportunities and Ha Duc Chinh had more than two scoring opportunities. Unfortunately, the young striker born in 1995 could not take advantage of them.
At the end of the match, Cong Phuong still had a golden opportunity to score after dribbling past a series of opposing defenders, facing the goalkeeper and shooting, but his shot went wide.
In the end, Coach Park Hang-seo and his team won a heroic and dramatic 2-1 victory right on Philippine soil. This result gives the Vietnamese team a big advantage before returning to Dinh Stadium to welcome their opponents on December 6.
STARTING LINEUP:
Philippines National Team:M. Falkesgaard (GK), Álvaro Silva, C. de Murga, M. Steuble, P. Reichelt, Manuel Ott, A. Reed, K. Ingreso, S. Schröck, P. Younghusband, J. Bedic.
Vietnam National Team:Dang Van Lam, Que Ngoc Hai (C), Tran Dinh Trong, Do Duy Manh, Doan Van Hau, Pham Duc Huy, Do Hung Dung, Nguyen Trong Hoang, Phan Van Duc, Nguyen Quang Hai, Nguyen Anh Duc.
Phan Van Duc: From the white snow of Changzhou to the fiery My Dinh
(Baonghean.vn) - Not a genius striker like Anh Duc, not a classy free kicker like Quang Hai, nor a prodigy like Cong Phuong or Van Quyen, but Phan Van Duc possesses the rare qualities of a great player. With his own ability and desire, Phan Van Duc has conquered even the most difficult audiences.
