Vietnam held in goalless SEA Games 31 football match against Philippines
SEA Games 31: Vietnam held in goalless SEA Games 31 football match against Philippines
Vietnam were held to a goalless draw in a men’s football match against the Philippine at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho province on May 8 in the framework of the ongoing SEA Games 31.
Players of Vietnam (in red) and the Philippines vie for the ball. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –🐈 Vietnam wereheld to a goalless draw in a men’s football match against the Philippines atViet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho province on May 8 in the framework of the ongoing31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).
U23 Vietnam started theirsecond match with a high mood after their 3-0 win against Indonesia two daysago, while the underdogged the Philippines had a cautious approach althoughthey had a 4-0 win against the Timor Leste also two days ago. Numerous clear chances cameto the Vietnamese young men, but they failed to turn them into goals. Right after the half time,head coach Park Hang-seo of Vietnam sent in substitutes to increase thepressure on the Philippines, and indeed Vietnam had many more chances, but nonecould find the net of the Philippines as their defence was effective. The 0-0 draw saw thePhilippines retaining their top position in Group A with four points. They arefollowed by Vietnam, also with four points. Vietnam will play Myanmar onMay 13.
SEA Games 31, themed “For a Stronger South East Asia”, willbe held in the capital and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities from May 12 to23.
🐎 Featuring 40 sports with 526 events, it isexpected to attract around 10,000 participants. The biennial event wasinitially slated for late 2021 but delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic./.
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Players of Vietnam (in red) and the Philippines vie for the ball. (Photo: VNA) 
