Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam remain atop Group B of the 30th SEAGames after defeating Singapore 1-0 in the Philippines on December 3.
The only goal was scored by Ha Duc Chinh in the 85th minute. Thisis also his fifth goal at the tournament.
Vietnamese players entered the gamestruggling to create opportunities against Singapore.
They had no dangerous shots in the first half,making inaccurate passes and receiving two yellow cards for harsh tackles.
Coach Park Hang-seo sent in more strikers afterhalf time, making all three substitutions by the 78th minute.
His regrouping paid off as Vietnam started toattack relentlessly and scored from a double header. Doan Van Hau acted asa wall for Ha Duc Chinh to nod the ball in.
With the victory, Vietnam continued to lead GroupB with 12 points, followed by Indonesia and Thailand who they will face onDecember 5./.