Kuala lumpur: Vietnam national team beat Malaysia 2-0 in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals at Kuala Lumpur Stadium on August 16.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the Vietnamese team displayed a strong performance, securing a crucial victory in the away match. The win puts Vietnam in a favorable position as they prepare for the second leg of the semifinal on their home turf.

The match witnessed strategic gameplay from Vietnam, with key players executing well-coordinated maneuvers to outpace the Malaysian defense. The two goals scored by Vietnam have set a challenging scenario for Malaysia, who will need to overcome the deficit in the upcoming fixture.

As the teams look ahead to the second leg, the stakes remain high with a place in the ASEAN Cup 2026 finals on the line. The outcome of this semifinal clash will determine which team advances to potentially lift the prestigious trophy.