[In Pictures] Historic moments for Viet Nam’s U22 men’s football at SEA Games 33
Viet Nam scored an extra-time goal to secure a 3-2 victory in the thrilling final of the men’s football tournament at the 33rd SEA Games on December 18.
The starting lineup of the Viet Nam U22 team in this final match.
The Thai players started the game with great enthusiasm, enjoying the home advantage. In the 20th minute, Yotsakon Burapha opened the scoring for Thailand U22 from a free kick just outside the penalty area. Viet Nam continued to struggle when, just over ten minutes later, Kakana played a precise diagonal pass that sent Saksan bursting clear of his marker down the left flank, before finishing calmly across goal to double Thailand’s lead. As the match entered the second half, Dinh Bac raced through at pace, forcing the Thailand goalkeeper to foul him inside the penalty area. From the spot, the Viet Nam forward converted confidently to reduce the deficit and reignite his side’s hopes.
In the 60th minute, Vietnamese players capitalised on a corner to score the equaliser, levelling the match at 2-2. In the 95th minute, after a series of slick passing moves by his team-mates, Van Thuan struck a low shot. Thailand goalkeeper Sorawat pushed the ball away, but Thanh Nhan reacted quickest to finish from close range, sealing a dramatic 3-2 victory. The joy of victory came to Thanh Nhan and her teammates after a spectacular comeback on the away field.
Coach Kim Sang Sik once again triumphed at the Rajamangala Stadium. A spectacular comeback - A historic victory for Vietnamese football in the Southeast Asian arena. Viet Nam's U22 team secure the gold medal at SEA Games 33
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung presented flowers and congratulated coach Kim Sang Sik. (Photo: XUAN SON - MINH THANG)
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