Vietnam team puts Indonesia in a difficult position

Meeting Indonesia in the third round of Group B of the 2024 AFF Cup, the Vietnamese team completely controlled the game. In the first half, despite being held to a 0-0 draw by their opponents, coach Kim Sang-sik's team dominated in all parameters: holding the ball for more than 65% of the time, launching 8 shots (2 of which were on target). On the opposite side, the Indonesian team had to huddle together to defend, without any dangerous attacks.

In the second half, the Vietnamese team still took the initiative, increasing the pressure on the attack. After a lot of effort, Quang Hai helped the home team open the score in the 77th minute. This was also the only goal of the match, helping the Vietnamese team win all 3 points.

Vietnam team (red shirt) has overwhelming advantage over Indonesia

Beating Indonesia 1-0 at home, the Vietnamese team has 6 points and a goal difference of +4 after 2 matches. The "Golden Star Warriors" surpassed Indonesia, rising to the top of Group B. More importantly, the victory against the opponent considered the most difficult in this group helped boost the spirit of the Vietnamese team. In the remaining 2 matches, the Vietnamese team will meet the Philippines and Myanmar respectively. Experts say that if they maintain their form, Quang Hai and his teammates will not have difficulty gaining 6 more points, thereby ending the group stage in first place.

On the other hand, the defeat to Vietnam has put Indonesia in a difficult position. Coach Shin Tae-yong's team has 4 points, ranked 2nd in Group B but has played 3 matches. In the final match, Indonesia will play at home but is expected to have a hard time getting 3 points when facing the Philippines.

Vietnam team (red shirt) rose to the top of Group B while Indonesia ranked 2nd.

In the previous match, the Lao team continued to show commendable spirit, drawing 1-1 with strong opponent, the Philippines. The team from the "Land of a Million Elephants" played well in the first half, had many scoring opportunities and took a 1-0 lead thanks to midfielder Michael Baldisimo's own header in the 34th minute. It was not until the 77th minute that Sandro Reyes helped the Philippines equalize the score 1-1.

Notably, this is the second consecutive draw of the Laos team in Group B of the AFF Cup 2024. Previously, in the second round, the Laos team also played excellently, drawing 3-3 with Indonesia despite having to play away.

After 3 matches, the Laos team has 2 points, ranking 4th in Group B. The Laos team has one match left (against Myanmar in the last match) and still hopes to create a surprise and win a ticket to continue.

Laos team (red shirt) makes the situation in group B unpredictable

Meanwhile, the Philippines team also has 2 points like Laos team, but ranks 3rd because of a better goal difference (Laos has a goal difference of -3, Philippines has a goal difference of 0). However, the opportunity to win a ticket to the next round in this group with the Philippines will be very difficult when they also have to face Vietnam and Indonesia.

Myanmar - the team that did not play in the third round is currently the last team in Group B. Myanmar has 1 point after 2 matches and will meet Laos in the next match.

Group B standings after round 3, taking place today (December 15):

Class	Team	Battle	Difference	Point
1	Vietnam	2	5/1	6
2	Indonesia	3	4/4	4
3	Philippines	2	2/2	2
4	Laos	3	5/8	2
5	Myanmar	2	1/2	1

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