Check out the hot SEA Games match: U23 Thailand – U23 Malaysia compete for the first place, determined to avoid Vietnam?

The journey in Group A men’s football at the 31st SEA Games ended with the first place belonging to U23 Vietnam. This context makes the last match in Group B awaited, where two teams U23 Thailand and U23 Malaysia decided to compete for the top spot.

Video of the recent Malaysia U23 – Singapore U23 match (Source: VTV)

Malaysia U23 – Cambodia U23: 4:00 pm, May 16, the last leg of Group B men’s football at the 31st SEA Games

Malaysia U23 has a golden opportunity to win the top spot in Group B men’s football SEA Games 31. Before the last match, “Malay Tiger” had 7 points after 3 matches and ranked No. 1. Meanwhile, U23 Thailand ranked right behind with 1 point less. Therefore, if U23 Cambodia wins, U23 Malaysia will win the first place regardless of the outcome of the next match.

Malaysia U23 is having a golden opportunity to win the top spot

This goal is completely feasible, based on the performance of U23 Malaysia since the beginning of the tournament so far. “Malay Tiger” proved brave when going upstream to defeat Thailand U23 in the last minute of injury time of the second half. And recently, the yellow shirt army played resiliently against Singapore U23 to maintain the top spot. That 2-2 draw helped the Ma enter the semi-finals 1 round early and directly eliminated the competition.

With that premise, U23 Malaysia promises to play an overwhelming match against Cambodia U23. In theory, the team under coach Honda still has a chance to continue. However, with 3 points behind Thailand U23 and 12 goals difference, it is difficult for Cambodia U23 to do anything. And actually, when losing to Thailand U23 to 0-5 recently, everything ended with this Indochinese team.

U23 Laos – U23 Thailand: 5:00 p.m., May 16, the last leg of Group B men’s soccer at SEA Games 31

After defeating Cambodia U23 5-0, coach Polking of Thailand U23 shared that he did not mind if he had to confront U23 Vietnam in the semi-finals. Talking is one thing, but doing may be another. This team will basically still aim to win the top spot of Group B.

U23 Thailand is likely to face U23 Vietnam in the semi-finals

However, there are 2 scenarios for the clash of U23 Thailand against U23 Laos. If Malaysia U23 wins against Cambodia U23 and wins Group B, coach Polking promises to create conditions for many reserve factors. At that time, it was difficult to wait for a rain of goals on Thien Truong Stadium.

On the contrary, if Malaysia U23 suddenly loses points against Cambodia U23 and Thailand U23 still has the opportunity to win the first place, this team promises to play with great determination. At that time, even when launching a squad with many reserve elements, “War Elephants” will also aim for a bold victory.

For Laos U23 alone, after 3 rounds, the Indochinese team ranked at the bottom of Group B with only 1 point. The next door was closed. Therefore, Laos U23 can enter the final match with a relaxed spirit, leaving a beautiful mark at the 31st SEA Games. However, it is not easy for them to create difficulties for Thailand U23 like they did with Singapore U23. .