Youngsters add another win, beating Malaysia
Viet Nam, on Monday, defeated Malaysia 2-1 in the first match of the Asian U20 Football Championship organised in India.
02/11/2006 00:00:00
Viet Nam, on Monday, defeated Malaysia 2-1 in the first match of the Asian U20 Football Championship organised in India.
Viet Nam, on Monday, defeated Malaysia 2-1 in the first match of the Asian U20 Football Championship organised in India.
At the 11th minute defender, Baddrol Bakhtiar headed a goal after a difficult pass from winger Nguyen Quang Tinh. Viet Nam, although having the early lead, were unable to hold on to their advantage, allowing a drawing goal for Malaysia in the first extra-time minute of the first half.
Both sides brought their “A” game in the second half, pushing hard for the winning goal, but Viet Nam prevailed, with a goal from Tinh at the 63rd minute.
The win gave Viet Nam three points and a standing in the top of group D. In another match, Iraq drew Saudi Arabia 2-2, sharing second place.
VNS
