Vietnam draws with Philippines, what survival conditions does it need to enter the semi-finals?

The Vietnamese team drew 1-1 with the Philippines in the match on the evening of December 18, thereby missing the opportunity to early win a ticket to the semi-finals of the AFF Cup 2024.

The draw against the Philippines at Rizal Memorial Stadium on the evening of December 18 caused the Vietnamese team to miss out on an early ticket to the semi-finals. Coach Kim Sang-sik’s players conceded a goal in the middle of the second half after Gayoso’s classy turn and finish.

However, Doan Ngoc Tan's goal in the 90+7 minute helped the Vietnamese team narrowly escape defeat, thus still having the advantage in the race.

Vietnam team (red shirt) escaped defeat

PHOTO: AFP

After 3 matches, the Vietnamese team has 7 points, still leading the table. Indonesia is second with 4 points, Myanmar is third with 4 points. Both have 4 points like Indonesia but Myanmar is behind due to inferior head-to-head goal difference. The Philippines has 3 points. Laos is at the bottom of the table with 3 points (worse goal difference than Laos), and is definitely eliminated.

In the final round, the Vietnamese team will compete with Myanmar. The match will take place at 8 p.m. on December 21 at Viet Tri Stadium.

If they win or draw with Myanmar, Mr. Kim and his team will certainly have a ticket to continue with the top spot in the group. The Vietnamese team still has the right to decide for themselves.

If Vietnam loses to Myanmar, Myanmar will overtake Vietnam to take the top spot. To keep their ticket to the next round, coach Kim Sang-sik and his team need Indonesia not to beat the Philippines.

The right to self-determination is still in the hands of the Vietnamese team, but Hoang Duc and his teammates need to quickly regain their form. The lackluster performance at Rizal Memorial Stadium was saved by Doan Ngoc Tan's goal in the 90+7 minute.

If they don't improve their performance, the Vietnamese team is unlikely to defeat a Myanmar team full of desire for victory, having been pushed into a corner.

Thanhnien.vn

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