Source: ABS-CBN News
MANILA, Philippines – Malaysia scored a 0-0 deadlock against Vietnam at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi on Saturday to advance into the Finals of the ASEAN Footbal Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup.
According to the tournament website, the Vietnamese team was unable to get past the Malaysian's defense because player Pham Thanh Luong was ousted on a second bookable offense, leaving his Vietnamese team shorthanded for the last 18 minutes of the game.
Vietnam, the Suzuki Cup defending champion, suffered a 2-0 loss to Malaysia in the first leg of their semifinal duel in Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Jalil Stadium last Wednesday.
The victory has sent Malaysia to its first Suzuki Cup finals appearance in 14 years.
Malaysia will be waiting for the semifinals winner between the Philippines and Indonesia.
The Philippine team is raring to get back at the Indonesians, who scored a 1-0 victory in the first leg of their semifinal duel last Thursday.
The Philippines and Indonesia will again fight it out on Sunday at the Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.
The game will be aired live by ABS-CBN Studio 23.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
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