The 2020 AFF Cup has already held a match in Group B. Malaysia and Vietnam were able to win. These two countries will be Indonesia’s main rivals in the group phase.
The opening match of Group B of the 2020 AFF Cup presents the Malaysia vs Cambodia duel at Bishan Stadium, Singapore, Monday (6/12/2021) afternoon WIB. Cambodia appeared surprising by daring to play short passes.
Quoted from data Lapangbola.com, Cambodia is superior in ball possession. They recorded 54 percent of ball possession compared to Malaysia which was only 46 percent.
However, the Malayan Tigers appeared more effective. The speed of the two Malaysian wings exploited Cambodia’s poor transition.
In the 24th minute, Akhyar Rashid who stabbed on the left side of the Cambodian penalty box had to be blocked by Ken Chansopheak. The referee pointed to the spot for Malaysia.
Safawi Rasid, who came forward as an executor, carried out his duties well. His shot to the left of the Cambodian goal outwit Keo Soksela.
Malaysia doubled their lead in the second half to be precise in the 61st minute. Akhyar Rashid’s speed has become a Cambodian nightmare again.
Through a counter-attack, Akhyar was able to outwit two Cambodian players before beating Keo Soksela. Malaysia added the advantage in the 78th minute. Kogileswaran Raj did well to snatch Luqman Hakim’s cross.
Cambodia could only make up for missing in the last minute of the match from a Sath Rosib penalty. Malaysia ended the match with a 3-1 victory.
In the next match at the same place, Vietnam managed to beat Laos 2-0. Golden Stars opened the scoring from Nguyen Chong Puong’s flick utilizing Nguyen Phong Hong Duy’s pass. Vietnam then fulfilled the victory of Pan Van Duc in the 55th minute.
Malaysia and Vietnam are ranked first and second in Group B with three points respectively. Indonesia, which is part of this group, will only play its first match against Cambodia on Thursday (9/11).
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