The Vietnamese national soccer team led by Park Hang-seo raised the possibility of reaching the final by defeating the Philippines in the first match of the Suzuki Cup semi-finals called "Southeast Asia World Cup".

In the first match of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018 semi-finals match at the Panath Stadium in Phillipan Bacolod, Vietnam beat the home team 2-1.

In the 12th minute, Ajin Gading headed in front of the goal and Vietnam allowed a goal equalizer in the first half.

Home and away semi-finals will be held in Vietnam on the 6th, and the finalists will win the semi-finals of Thailand-Malaysia.

Vietnam is hoping to win this tournament for the first time in 10 years since 2008.

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