U22 Vietnam qualified for the semi-finals of the 33rd SEA Games men's football tournament after a convincing 2-0 victory over U22 Malaysia on the afternoon of December 11. Coach Kim Sang-sik's team soon created an advantage thanks to two goals in the first half by Hieu Minh and Minh Phuc.
Entering the second half, U22 Malaysia was forced to attack but could not penetrate Vietnam's solid defense. Goalkeeper Trung Kien handled it accurately many times, while controversial situations, including a handball in the 83rd minute, did not bring a penalty to the opposing team.
U22 Vietnam maintained a disciplined game and effectively resolved the pressure in the remaining time to preserve the victory. With these 3 important points, coach Kim Sang-sik and his team took the lead in Group B, thereby winning a direct ticket to the semi-finals of the 33rd SEA Games.
The three points scored in this match helped U22 Vietnam win the top spot in Group B of the men's football event at the 33rd SEA Games. Coach Kim Sang-sik's team won both matches, scoring 4 goals and conceding 1 goal. Right behind U22 Vietnam in this group is U22 Malaysia with 3 points, U22 Laos is at the bottom of the group without any points.
