DBasia.news – Malaysia U-23 were held to a 2-2 draw by Singapore U-23 in the third match of Group B in the men’s football sport of the 2021 SEA Games Vietnam, Saturday (14/5). Malaysia’s two goals were scored by Luqman Hakim (4′) and Faiz Amer (82′). While Singapore scored through Shah Shahiran (7′) and Harhys Stewart (78′).
Meanwhile, in another match in Group B, Thailand U-23 won a landslide victory over Cambodia U-23 with a landslide score of 5-0 at Thien Truong Stadium, Nam Dinh.
Chonnapat Buaphan (4′), Korawich Tasa (31′), Worachit Kanitsribumphen (41′) and Patrik Gustavsson’s brace (72′ and 89′) scored five goals for The War Elephants.
This result still puts Malaysia at the top of the standings with 7 points from 3 matches. One point ahead of Thailand in second place.
While Singapore is definitely eliminated with a value of 5 points from 4 matches. Cambodia trails with 3 points from 3 matches in fourth place, but still has a chance to qualify for the semifinals as they have one game to spare. While the caretaker is Laos with 0 points from 3 matches.
Next, Malaysia will face Cambodia, Monday (16/5). After that Thailand will go up against Laos.
Cambodia must win by more than 12 goals over Malaysia to qualify for the semifinals. While waiting for Thailand to lose against Laos. While Thailand only needs to draw and not lose by more than 12 goals against Laos.