2018 AFF Cup Group A Result: Vietnam-Malaysia Achieved Three Points

DBasia.news – Two top teams of Group A in 2018 AFF Cup, Vietnam and Malaysia, got a smooth journey in the first match. Laos who were the opponent of Vietnam got defeated with a 0-3 score.

Meanwhile, Malaysia must fight hard to defeat Cambodia as the host with a 1-0 score. Performing without their coach, Keisuke Honda, Cambodia started the match well.

National Olympic Stadium Phnom Penh almost roared at 3′ when Chan Vathanaka’s passing failed to be executed by Sos Suhana.

Malaysia developed the game in the middle of the first round. Consequently, at 30′, Norshahrul Idlan Talaha successfully scored the goal by his heading. Practically, this was the only goal happened.

Meanwhile, Vietnam acknowledged themselves as the strong candidate to win the 2018 AFF Cup. Performing at Laos National Stadium, Park Hang-seo squad dominated the match with 80-20 ball possession.

Vietnam even scored the goal at 11′ by Nguyen Cong Phuong. The away team added the score before the break by Nguyen Anh Duc’s goal. Finally, Nguyen Quang Hai added the score at 68′ to be 3-0.

Scoring three goals, Vietnam lead Group A with three points, and Malaysia are behind them with the same point achievements. Cambodia and Laos are in the fourth and fifth position, while Myanmar haven’t played yet.