Vietnam defeated Malaysia 2-0 in a decisive Group B match at the SEA Games in Bangkok, earning a place in the knockout rounds. Malaysia must now wait to see if they advance as one of the best runners-up.
Breakdown
- Vietnam took an early lead with Nguyen Hue Minh's 11th-minute header 6s
- Pham Minh Phuc doubled Vietnam's lead in the 22nd minute 13s
- Malaysia's Sharani Zulhilmi saved a powerful shot to prevent a third goal 24s
- Vietnam won 2-0 and advanced to the knockout rounds 36s
- Malaysia must wait to see if they advance as a best runner-up 42s