Indonesian expert reveals why Vietnam U22 team doesn't want a draw against Malaysia.

Indonesian media reports suggest that Vietnam will try to defeat Malaysia in the final match, taking place at 4 PM today, December 11th, to avoid difficulties in the semi-finals.

U22 Vietnam (left) is predicted by Indonesian media to play their best against Malaysia - Photo: NAM TRAN

The Indonesian website Bola claims that if the Vietnam U22 and Malaysia U22 teams draw, both teams will advance to the semi-finals. This would mean that the Indonesian U22 team would be eliminated from the SEA Games 33.

Given this situation, Indonesian media confidently assert that the Vietnamese U22 team will not want to draw with Malaysia. Specifically, according to an analysis by Bola newspaper, the Thai U22 team is highly likely to top Group A as they only have to face Singapore in the final match.

Therefore, the second-placed team in Group B will face Thailand in the semi-finals, which is something the Vietnam U22 team does not want.

Coach Kim Sang Sik's team will try to win so they only have to face the Philippines in the semi-finals of the men's football tournament at the 33rd SEA Games.

Bola quoted football expert Toni Ho as saying: "I'm sure the Vietnam U22 team won't collude with Malaysia to advance to the semi-finals together. The Vietnam U22 team wants to finish first in the group to avoid facing the Thailand U22 team in the semi-finals. Facing the Philippines will be easier for the Vietnam U22 team."

Coach Toni Ho affirmed that the SEA Games is a crucial task for the Malaysian U22 team. Malaysian football has suffered a serious decline in reputation following the naturalization scandal. Therefore, they want to win and create a positive image at the 33rd SEA Games.

Expert Toni Ho urged the Indonesian players to focus all their efforts on the match against Myanmar. Regardless of the outcome, the Indonesian U22 team must defeat Myanmar in the final match.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/chuyen-gia-indonesia-tiet-lo-ly-khien-u22-viet-nam-khong-muan-hoa-malaysia-20251211061212989.htm