In Pictures: Tien Linh strikes twice to help Vietnam secure a 3-2 victory over the Philippines

Kim Sang-sik's first match as the new head coach of the Vietnam national football team took place fruitfully at My Dinh National Stadium on June 6, yielding a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Philippines. Nguyen Tien Linh struck the back of the net twice and Pham Tuan Hai scored in the final minutes to make a comeback in time to collect the full three points against the Philippines.
Both teams started the game with high intensity.
Both teams started the game with high intensity.
Vietnam struggled to break down a well-organised Filipino defence.

Vietnam struggled to break down a well-organised Filipino defence.
The first half ended goalless, thus setting the stage for a dramatic second half.

The first half ended goalless, thus setting the stage for a dramatic second half.
In the 62nd minute, Patrick Reichelt beat Vietnam's defence and slotted the ball past goalkeeper Dang Van Lam at the near post.

In the 62nd minute, Patrick Reichelt beat Vietnam's defence and slotted the ball past goalkeeper Dang Van Lam at the near post.
Vietnam immediately fired back just three minutes later to equalise the game with a goal by Nguyen Tien Linh.

Vietnam immediately fired back just three minutes later to equalise the game with a goal by Nguyen Tien Linh.
In the 76th minute, substitute Phan Tuan Tai’s cross met Nguyen Tien Linh inside the box, who headed home his second goal of the match, putting Vietnam ahead 2-1.

In the 76th minute, substitute Phan Tuan Tai’s cross met Nguyen Tien Linh inside the box, who headed home his second goal of the match, putting Vietnam ahead 2-1.
Nguyen Tien Linh celebrates his goal with his teammates.

Nguyen Tien Linh celebrates his goal with his teammates.
From a set piece, Kevin Ingreso fired a volley into the back of the net to level the score at 2-2 in the 89th minute.

From a set piece, Kevin Ingreso fired a volley into the back of the net to level the score at 2-2 in the 89th minute.
Despite the ticking of the clock, Kim Sang-sik's men did not give up. In the 96th minute, substitute Nguyen Tuan Anh's shot from outside the box made goalkeeper Neil Etheridge spill the ball. The rebound was found by Tuan Hai, whose powerful shot secured a vital victory for Vietnam.

Despite the ticking of the clock, Kim Sang-sik's men did not give up. In the 96th minute, substitute Nguyen Tuan Anh's shot from outside the box made goalkeeper Neil Etheridge spill the ball. The rebound was found by Tuan Hai, whose powerful shot secured a vital victory for Vietnam.
The match ended with a 3-2 victory for Vietnam.

The match ended with a 3-2 victory for Vietnam.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung congratulate coach Kim Sang Sik on his first victory with the Vietnamese team.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung congratulate coach Kim Sang Sik on his first victory with the Vietnamese team.
NDO

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