U19 Vietnam defeated Thailand
*Scoring: North Communal House 14 ’.
Vietnam entered the match with psychological advantages when firmly in the final. Coach Dinh The Nam decided to replace 10 of 11 positions compared to the 2-1 Malaysian victory, only retaining midfielder Nguyen Van Truong. However, Vietnam still took the lead soon thanks to the goal of Dinh Bac.
The following minutes, Vietnam still controlled the game well and created many opportunities. In particular, Khuat Van Khang once injected the shoe to bring the ball to hit the vertical column in the 63 minute.
Thailand tried to climb up, but couldn't sustain the pressure of his internal failure. The most dangerous ball they create is the end of Seksan Satree's silhouettes for a 68, the next kick of a Thailand player went missing the frame.
Vietnam ended the group stage with the achievement of winning three matches, reaching nine points. Coach Dinh The Nam also extended the unbeaten circuit in front of his colleague Salvador Valero Garcia on the Thai side. The two had confronted in the beginning of the five matches, in which Mr. Nam won four and drew one.
Thailand has four points, equal to Malaysia but behind it due to poor difference. On August 11, they met Myanmar in the third match at 15:30, and Vietnam played the final with Malaysia at 18:30.
The 2022 U19 tournament takes place from August 5 at Binh Duong Stadium with the participation of four Southeast Asian teams, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar and the host of Vietnam. The tournament is considered an opportunity for coach Dinh The Nam to test and review the squad to prepare for the U20 Asian qualifiers 2023, taking place in September.
Vietnam: Ho Tung Han, Vu Van Son, Nguyen Thai Son, Nguyen Anh Tu, Nguyen Van Tu, Nguyen Bao Long, Nguyen Van Truong, Nguyen Dinh Bac, Nguyen Hong Phuc, Nguyen Nhat Minh, Nguyen Gian Tan
Thái Lan: Narongsak Naenngongsa, Ronan Pluumen, Kasidit Kalasin, Kakana Khamyok, Phuwanet Thongkhui, Niphitphon Wongpanya, Thanawat Saipetch, Seksan Ratree, Bukkore Lemdee, Pattarapon Suksakit.