Malaysia's Brave ASEAN Quest Ends as Rafaelson Delivers Knockout Blow
Rafaelson scored twice after halftime and moved level atop the tournament scoring chart with five goals as Vietnam advanced 4-0 on aggregate.
- On Wednesday, Vietnam advanced to the ASEAN Hyundai Cup final after defeating Malaysia 2-0 at Hanoi's MyDinh Stadium, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory in the semifinal.
- Understrength Malaysia entered the tournament with key starters unavailable, and injuries further depleted the squad, complicating their effort against the dominant Vietnamese side.
- Striker Rafaelson Bezerra, also known as Nguyen Xuan Son, broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute before adding a solo goal in the 89th minute despite goalkeeper Azri Ghani's multiple saves.
- Vietnam's victory keeps their quest for a fourth regional title alive, while Malaysia exits the competition after reaching the final four with a campaign that exceeded initial expectations.
- Vietnam faces seven-time champion Thailand in the two-legged final, with the first match scheduled for Saturday in Bangkok as the Vietnamese aim for a successful title defense.
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The Vietnamese national football team, led by head coach Kim Sang-sik, defeated Malaysia in the semi-finals of the ASEAN Hyundai Cup to advance to the final. With a brace from Nguyen Xuan Son, Vietnam secured a 4-0 aggregate victory, extending their unbeaten record in international matches to 24 games. They will now face Thailand in the final, aiming for the historic feat of becoming the first team in the tournament's history to win two consecut…
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Ahn Hong-seok = The Vietnamese national football team, led by head coach Kim Sang-sik, decisively defeated Malaysia and advanced to the final of the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup...
Malaysia's campaign in Hyundai AFF Cup over after loss to Vietnam in Hanoi
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian football team's journey in the Hyundai AFF Cup has ended after they suffered a 2-0 loss to Vietnam in their second-leg semi-final in Hanoi on Wednesday (Aug 19).
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has praised Nguyen Xuan Son's outstanding performance in the 2-0 victory over Malaysia in the second leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup semi-final.
(Dan Tri Newspaper) - Players Xuan Son and Quang Hai both extended their records while playing for the Vietnamese national team, on the day the team, led by coach Kim Sang Sik, qualified for the final of the ASEAN Cup 2026.
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