Big win
If it weren't for the penalty successfully converted by Endrick, Malaysia would have suffered a heavy defeat without any resistance. Football is like that, even a small mistake can cost a team.
It is necessary to recognize fairly that it has been a long time since the Vietnamese team had such a dominant match. Just about 10 minutes after the ball rolled, everyone felt the terrifying attack that the Malaysian defense had to endure.
Hoang Duc was unlucky with a long-range shot hitting the crossbar. Meanwhile, Hoang Hen could not overcome the excellence of goalkeeper Syihan Hazmi. And the most regrettable is still Nguyen Xuan Son. The striker born in 1997 always brings constant danger but misses many dangerous opportunities.
In the second half, when their legs gradually became smooth, the Vietnamese team made the "Malais Tigers" no longer know what to hope for. The away team's attacks were easily broken and the 3-goal gap was like a deep gap.
Things only became a little more complicated when the score was 3-1, but that was not enough for Malaysia to create a surprise.
A few minus points
The disadvantage of the Vietnamese team was mentioned when the only goal conceded appeared along with 2 chances enough for Malaysia to narrow the score to 2-3. But, for experts or fans who are observant enough, the gap that the Vietnamese team created came from the first 45 minutes.
Do Duy Manh and Doan Van Hau played without concentration, letting opponents penetrate the penalty area even though Malaysia in essence could not organize a methodical attack. However, the opponent did not take advantage of this opportunity.
In midfield, Nguyen Hoang Duc and Nguyen Quang Hai do well in attack but their defensive support is still limited. Here, the effort to compete for the ball mostly comes from Quang Hai, Hoang Duc rarely shows that he defends well. There are many situations where the Malaysian team is quite comfortable in front of the Vietnamese team's penalty area.
Finally, Nguyen Xuan Son. This player's goal is a positive sign for the Vietnamese team. But it is also forced to say that he played well. Sometimes, he finishes incomprehensibly and cheers still appear in the stands.
The above issues are certainly seen by coach Kim Sang-sik. Overcoming the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers is a memorable highlight. Now is the time for the Korean coach to prepare for his tournament.
