The early goal left U22 Vietnam a bit confused. However, coach Philippe Troussier's players quickly regained their composure to control the match, gradually pushing their opponents into a defensive position. U22 Vietnam equalized in the first half, also from a high ball situation.
U22 Vietnam faced many difficulties against U22 Indonesia. (Photo: The Son)
Nguyen Van Tung continued to show his leading role in the U22 Vietnam attack with a shining moment in the 36th minute. The striker wearing the number 9 shirt made a reverse header that surprised the opposing goalkeeper.
U22 Vietnam played well after scoring a goal to relieve stress. Coach Philippe Troussier's players controlled the tempo of the game. However, U22 Vietnam's defense system still did not create a sense of security when the opponent attacked.
In the beginning of the second half, U22 Indonesia once again took the lead thanks to an annoying throw-in tactic. Quan Van Chuan and his teammates struggled to clear the high ball but could not control the area in front of the penalty area, allowing the opponent to shoot from afar. The ball hit a player's foot right in front of the goal and changed direction, leaving the U22 Vietnam goalkeeper unable to block it.
U22 Vietnam equalized twice, played with one more player but could not win. (Photo: The Son)
U22 Vietnam had to use all their strength to attack. Coach Troussier's players had an advantage when their opponents lost a player. One of the most important players of U22 Indonesia, Pratama Arhan, was sent off after a foul on Nguyen Duc Phu.
Coach Troussier sent his best attacking players onto the field. U22 Vietnam pressed the opponent and caused U22 Indonesia to make mistakes. Dinh Xuan Tien's close approach made Amiruddin Bagas confused and kicked the ball straight into the goal, helping U22 Vietnam equalize.
Playing with more players, U22 Vietnam tried their best to attack. However, once again, the weakness in defense made U22 Vietnam pay the price. In the 6th minute of extra time, Taufany Muslihuddin scored a dangerous long-range goal to bring U22 Indonesia to the final.
Result: U22 Vietnam 2-3 U22 Indonesia
Score
U22 Vietnam: Van Tung (36'), Bagas (own goal - 79')
U22 Indonesia: Teguh (10'), Ferrari (53'), Muslihuddin (90+6')
Minh Anh
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