http://www.goal.com/en-sg/match/125476/vietnam-u-23-vs-singapore-under-23/report
This was especially after the Young Lions could only muster a disappointing 1-1 draw against 10-man Laos two days ago.
Instead, it was Singapore that came out on top after a hard fought 1-0 victory in their second group game thanks to Sahil Suhaimi’s second goal of the tournament in first-half injury time.
Vietnam tried their best but were unable to unlock a resolute Singapore defense, led by the brilliant defensive partnership of Safuwan Baharudin and Afiq Yunos.
For all of Vietnam’s possession and attacking impetus, they conceded a goal right before the break against the run of play, as Sahil's deflected strike went past the helpless Vietnamese goalkeeper.
It was backs against the wall for the Young Lions for the majority of the second half as they cleared cross after cross and blocked the countless shots that came their way.
Somehow, they survived and even had a chance to nick a second sucker punch right at the death when Hariss Harun was set free by Sahil, but his shot was saved. The ball trickled towards goal, but the goalkeeper managed to clear it just in time.
In the end, it didn’t matter as the Young Lions reached the finish line and recorded their first win of the SEA Games, much to the dismay of the Vietnamese.
The result means Singapore are right back in contention to qualify for the semi-finals as they sit at the top of Group A with four points, while Vietnam and Malaysia are tied with three points apiece.
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