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The three points mean Vietnam need only a draw with the UAE on June 15 to advance. In the photo: the Vietnamese national men’s football squad in the match against Malaysia. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
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Although star midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai is suspended, coach Park proves once again he can set his team up to grind out a result. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
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Malaysia start the match faster and enjoy the majority of possession but are unable to create any clear chances early on. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
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A fight for the ball between the two teams’ players. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
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Cong Phuong (no.10) of Vietnam chases the ball during the match. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
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A fight for the ball between the two teams’ players (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
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Vietnam take an early lead when Nguyen Tien Linh, who opened the scoring in the 4-0 win over Indonesia on June 7 night, scores from a header in the 26th minute. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
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Captain Que Ngoc Hai and Tien Linh celebrate the opening goal. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
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Malaysia increase their dominance of the ball in the second half. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
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Malaysian striker De Paula equalizes the score at the 72nd minute (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
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Captain Que Ngoc Hai makes the second score for Vietnam at the 81st minute. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
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The victory keeps Vietnam on top of Group G with 17 points, two ahead of the UAE. (Photo: Hoang Linh/VNA)
Vietnam win 2-1 victory over Malaysia in World Cup qualifiers
Vietnam took a huge step towards making it to the third and final round of World Cup qualification for the first time in history with a tense 2-1 win over Malaysia on June 11 night.
