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| Malaysia become the first finalists of the 2018 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF). (Photo: VNA) |
After the first leg finished goalless on December 1, host Thailand opened the
scoring at the 21st minute when Thitipan Puangchan’s header went in via a
deflection off Irfan Zakaria. However, Malaysia equalised through a thunderbolt
of Syahmi Safari at 28th minute.
In the second half, Pansa Hemviboon restored Thailand’s advantage at the 62nd
minute but the Harimau Malaya leveled again thanks to Idlan Talaha’s powerful
strike.
Thailand could have won the game if top scorer Adkisak had not blazed a penalty
over the bar at the fifth minute of stoppage time.
Malaysia will now play either Vietnam or the Philippines in the final.
Following a 2-1 win against the Philippines in the first-leg at Panaad Stadium
in Bacolod, the Vietnamese players are now ready for the second-leg match to be
held at the My Dinh National Stadium on December 6. Tickets for the match have
been already sold out.-VNA
Source: VNA
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