Played
November 30, 2012 9:20 PM MYT
Rajamangala National Stadium — Bangkok
Referee: R. Sato
November 30, 2012 9:20 PM MYT
Rajamangala National Stadium — Bangkok
Referee: R. Sato
Nike Match Report : Thailand 3-1 Vietnam
An under-strength Thailand side romp to a deserved win over Vietnam, marching into semi-finals as group winners while lackluster Vietnam pack their bags after a dismal campaign
By Nicolas Anil
The 'War Elephants', who rested the likes of captain Panupong Wongsa and Teerasil Dangda, kept the Vietnamese largely at bay during the opening period of the half.
The closest Vietnam came to scoring was through Cao SY Cuong's vicious swerving effort which shaved the top of the crossbar in the eigth minute.
Thailand then took the lead through their only meaningful attack of the half, Kirati Keawsaumbut stabbing home Appipo's low cross in the 20th minute.
Vietnam were expected to come back stronger in the second half, but they looked staggeringly pedestrian as Kirati almost scored his second of the night, only to see his header cleared off the line by a back-pedalling Vietnam defender.
The striker eventually got his brace just after the hour mark, stealing in between a static Vietnam defence to find the bottom corner and put Thailand two nil to the good.
Arthit Sunthornphit then handed the visitors somewhat of a lifeline, getting himself sent-off for a needless lunge.
Vietnam took advantage of the gap in their opponents defence to reduce the deficit in the 72nd minute, Van Quyet Nguyen heading home unmarked despite looking marginally offfside.
Any hopes of a miracle comeback soon evaporated when a Thailand corner bounced off an unlucky Gia Tu Nguyen, restoring the home side's two goal cushion.
That was the last action of the match as Thailand ended the game deserved 3-1 winners to book their semi-final spot as group winners, while 2008 champions Vietnam go home with their tail in between their legs, after a dismal Suzuki Cup campaign.
The closest Vietnam came to scoring was through Cao SY Cuong's vicious swerving effort which shaved the top of the crossbar in the eigth minute.
Thailand then took the lead through their only meaningful attack of the half, Kirati Keawsaumbut stabbing home Appipo's low cross in the 20th minute.
Vietnam were expected to come back stronger in the second half, but they looked staggeringly pedestrian as Kirati almost scored his second of the night, only to see his header cleared off the line by a back-pedalling Vietnam defender.
The striker eventually got his brace just after the hour mark, stealing in between a static Vietnam defence to find the bottom corner and put Thailand two nil to the good.
Arthit Sunthornphit then handed the visitors somewhat of a lifeline, getting himself sent-off for a needless lunge.
Vietnam took advantage of the gap in their opponents defence to reduce the deficit in the 72nd minute, Van Quyet Nguyen heading home unmarked despite looking marginally offfside.
Any hopes of a miracle comeback soon evaporated when a Thailand corner bounced off an unlucky Gia Tu Nguyen, restoring the home side's two goal cushion.
That was the last action of the match as Thailand ended the game deserved 3-1 winners to book their semi-final spot as group winners, while 2008 champions Vietnam go home with their tail in between their legs, after a dismal Suzuki Cup campaign.
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Teerasil Dangda Striker Muangthong United |
8 | 0 |
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S. Ishak Midfielder LionsXII |
4 | 0 |
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Khampheng Sayavutthi Striker |
3 | 2 |
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Khairul Amri Midfielder Tampines |
3 | 0 |
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Kirati Keawsombut Striker |
3 | 0 |