STARTOGEL – Singapore failed to secure a victory when hosting Vietnam in the first leg of the 2024 AFF Cup semifinal at Jalan Besar Stadium, Thursday (26/12/2024) night WIB. The hosts had to miss two goals in the final minute, the score 0-2 to the visitors.
The match was very tight from the first minute. Both teams traded attacks, but the defense of both teams also performed solidly. Several times there were physical clashes that heated up the atmosphere of the match.
Singapore, who are trying to change a 26-year curse of never winning against Vietnam, appeared dominant throughout the 90 minutes of the match. The host was able to control the game with a percentage of 70 percent versus 30 percent.
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Not only excel in ball control. Singapore were also able to create nine kicks and four times troublesome goalkeeper Nguyen.
But unfortunately, every opportunity that is present there is no goal created. While Vietnam, which looks difficult to play on a synthetic field is not without resistance.
Vietnam were able to create eight chances and three threatened the Singapore goal. At the end of the match, disaster finally came when Shakir Hamzah did handball in the restricted area.
Nguyen Tien Linh, who became the executioner successfully executed 12 passes. Not long after, it was Rafaelson’s turn, who recorded his name on the scoreboard after taking advantage of a corner pass.
Until the long whistle sounded the score 2-0 for Vietnam’s victory unchanged. This is an advantage for Vietnam. The second leg will be played at their home on December 29.
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