Xuan Son strikes as Vietnam overcome heavy Cheras pitch
KUALA LUMPUR: Vietnam match-winner Nguyen Xuan Son revealed that the "heavy" condition of the KLFA Stadium pitch disrupted the Golden Star Warriors' rhythm despite their 2-0 Asean Hyundai Cup semi-final first-leg win over Malaysia.
Vietnam's Nguyen Xuan Son struck a crucial header in the dying moments of the first leg of the Asean Hyundai Cup semi-final against Malaysia, overcoming the heavy conditions on the KLFA Stadium pitch. Head coach Kim Sang Sik, visibly frustrated, admitted his tactics failed to work in the opening half, while Son's powerful dive marked him as the tournament's top scorer with six goals. Despite a 2-0 lead, Vietnam will face Malaysia in the second leg in Hanoi, with much to improve before the crucial match.
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