Sunday, November 25, 2012

Vietnam 1-1 Myanmar- Group A AFF Suzuki Cup 2012

Myanmar is so close to upset tournament's favourites Vietnam as they were held to 1-1 draw at Rajamangala Stadium, Thailand, yesterday. With the pitch all wet as early as before the kick-off, Vietnam took an early lead in the 34th minute through a fine header from midfielder Le Tan Tai and looking to hold their commanding lead before half time. In the second half though, Myanmar somehow managed to find the equaliser through 20 year-old Kyi Lin in the 53th minute, after the midfielder is foul in the penalty area by Vietnam defender Ngyuyen Minh Duc. Both sides have similar chances to take all three points to go top of the group, but could only held to a draw. Vietnam will be disappointed as they were dominant in most of the game, but could not find the winner. Myanmar meanwhile will be delighted with a draw against the heavy favourites of the tournament, and may look forward to cement second place in the group A to qualify for the next round of the AFF Suzuki Cup.