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Vietnam Beat Malaysia to Gain Upper Hand in ASEAN Championship Semi-Final
Rafaelson scored his 14th international goal as Vietnam took control of the semifinal with a two-goal win and an own goal.
- On Sunday, Vietnam defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the first leg of their Hyundai AFF Cup semifinal at Cheras Football Stadium, securing a commanding advantage heading into Wednesday's return encounter in Hanoi.
- Brazilian-Born Rafaelson broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time from a Truong Tien Anh cross, while Malaysia suffered early defensive disruption when centreback Rodney Celvin Akwensivie was substituted due to injury in the 15th minute.
- Malaysia's best chances came in the first half when captain Paulo Josue had a close-range effort saved and Daryl Sham blazed a follow-up over the bar; a VAR review later overturned a red card for goalkeeper Giang Patrik before Faris Danish scored an own goal in the 84th minute.
- This 2-0 result leaves Malaysia facing a formidable task to recover from the deficit, as Vietnam's resolute defense maintained a clean sheet while the hosts struggled to convert their opportunities throughout the match.
- Malaysia must now attempt a comeback in Wednesday's return encounter at MyDinh Stadium in Hanoi, looking to bounce back and cause a major upset against the tournament's defending champions Vietnam.
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Leaning Left1Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Center, 43% Right
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources are Center, 43% of the sources lean Right
43% Right
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C 43%
R 43%
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