Vietnam keep title defence on track in ASEAN Championship as Singapore advance
Indonesia have not won the title during the competition's 30-year history and the John Herdman-coached side exited with a whimper.
Indonesia have not clinched the title in the ASEAN Championship's 30-year history, and they bowed out with a disappointing loss. Vietnam, the defending champions, secured their spot in the semi-finals with a 3-1 victory over Cambodia in Hanoi on Friday. Striker Nguyen Dinh Bac scored twice for Vietnam, while Kim Sang-sik's side will face the runners-up from Group B in the next round.
Dinh Bac put Vietnam ahead in the 18th minute, but Cambodia equalized through Iago Bento with 19 minutes left. An own goal by Im Vakhim in the 84th minute helped Vietnam regain the lead, and Dinh Bac sealed the win with a late goal in the final minute.
Singapore also advanced to the semi-finals after a 1-1 draw against Indonesia. Ilhan Fandi's goal for Singapore salvaged a point for the four-time champions, with Ragnar Oratmangoen opening the scoring for Indonesia in the 47th minute. A defensive mix-up resulted in Ilhan leveling the score for Singapore in the 66th minute, securing the necessary point to qualify.
Singapore will host the winners of Group B in the first leg of their semi-final on August 15, while the return match will take place three days later. Vietnam will play the Group B runners-up in the first leg of their semi-final on August 16, followed by the second leg on August 19.
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