The Vietnamese team has a significant advantage over Malaysia after a 2-0 victory in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-finals at Kuala Lumpur stadium 2 days ago.
In that match, host Malaysia entered the game proactively and created no small pressure for most of the first half. However, the Vietnamese team still maintained their defensive system and waited for an opportunity to make a difference.
Right in injury time, Truong Tien Anh made an accurate cross for Xuan Son to rush in and head the ball, putting the away team ahead.
After the break, Malaysia continued to try to find an equalizer but could not take advantage of the opportunities. The Vietnamese team then scored another goal from a pressure situation by Quang Hai. Faris Danish in an effort to save accidentally put the ball into his own net, helping Vietnam seal a 2-0 victory.
After the match, coach Kim highly appreciated the fighting spirit of his students. However, the Korean strategist emphasized that the Vietnamese team cannot be subjective, although winning 2-0, they have only gone halfway.
The team with tactical shortcomings needs to prepare more carefully, and at the same time set out the best fitness recovery problem for the players when they only have 2 training sessions before the second leg.
