Vietnam Defeats Singapore with Late Goals in ASEAN Semi-Final First Leg

Vietnam secures a 2-0 win over Singapore in stoppage time, ending the Lions' unbeaten streak at Jalan Besar Stadium.

Vietnam scored two stoppage-time goals, including a penalty by Nguyen Tien Linh and a strike by Nguyen Xuan Son, to take a commanding lead in the first leg of the ASEAN Championship semi-finals.
The match was played at Jalan Besar Stadium, where Singapore's unbeaten streak since 2017 was broken in front of a capacity crowd of 6,000 fans.
Singapore narrowly missed scoring opportunities, including a disallowed goal for offside and a penalty appeal overturned after a VAR review.
Vietnam, ranked 114th in FIFA rankings, capitalized on their strong form in the tournament, having remained unbeaten in the group stage with three wins and a draw.
The second leg of the semi-final will take place at Vietnam's Viet Tri Stadium, where Singapore faces an uphill battle to overturn the deficit and reach their first final since 2012.