AFF Cup semifinals: Vietnam 1-0 Indonesia

Vietnam got the early lead against Indonesia with a volley by Nguyen Tien Linh in the third minute.

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After conceding early, Indonesia couldn’t play heavy on defense anymore. They had to push forward and that gave Vietnam more space for counter-attacks.
Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong reacts after his team conceded early. Photo by Hieu Luong
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Doan Van Hau got a header from Nguyen Hoang Duc’s free kick, but it went over the bar.
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Another long pass found Tien Linh, but this time he was offside.
Nguyen Tien Linh celebrates after scoring for Vietnam. Photo by Hieu Luong
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What a great start for Vietnam, and what a goal by Tien Linh, who’s always dangerous in the box.
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Vietnam scored!

A long pass from the defense found striker Nguyen Tien Linh, who timed it right to volley in and scored the early goal for Vietnam.
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Game on!

Vietnam, the home team, play the game in the traditional red jersey while Indonesia wear dark blue.
Vietnam coach Park Hang-seo on the sideline. Photo by Hieu Luong
Indonesia players warm up. Photo by Hieu Luong

After an underwhelming first leg, Vietnam must improve to beat Indonesia in the second leg of the semifinals.

For Indonesia, they were held to a 0-0 draw by Vietnam at theGelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta in the first leg.

Vietnam will have the home advantage, but Indonesia will have the away goal advantage if they score at My Dinh.

Before the game, two South Korean coaches of the teams, Park Hang-seo and Shin Tae-yong turned up the heat with a war of words.

“I do not want to say goodbye to the team with a failure in the semifinal. We will try our best,” Park said.

“Indonesia are as strong as Vietnam. There is no stronger team here,” Shin said.