Sport · Singapore Bureau
Vietnam reaches ASEAN Championship final with dominant Malaysia win
Vietnam secured their spot in the ASEAN Championship final on Wednesday with a commanding 2-0 victory over Malaysia in Hanoi. The emphatic result gave the Vietnamese side a 4-0 aggregate triumph across the two-legged semi-final tie.
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Brazil-born striker Nguyen Xuan Son proved to be the decisive factor for Vietnam, scoring twice after coming off the bench in the second leg played at Hanoi's My Dinh Stadium. His two-goal performance propelled Vietnam past Malaysia and into the championship decider.
Vietnam's dominant performance across the semi-final pairing underscored their status as one of the region's strongest footballing nations. The 4-0 aggregate scoreline left little doubt about which team earned their final berth, with the home side controlling much of the contest.
The comprehensive victory sets up a final matchup that will determine this year's ASEAN Championship winner. Vietnam will look to add another title to their regional trophy cabinet when they face their opponent in the championship decider.