Indonesia claimed Vietnam's coaching staff deliberately scattered water bottles to hinder a long throw-in, but coach Kim Sang-sik denied the accusation.
Coach Kim Sang-sik displayed a mix of frustration and disappointment as midfielder Le Van Thuan squandered a golden opportunity during Vietnam's 2-1 win against the Philippines in the U23 Southeast Asian Championship semi-final on 25/7.
Despite an unremarkable group stage performance, Vietnam, with superior talent and the experience of two consecutive championships, is poised to overcome the surprising Philippines in today's U23 Southeast Asian Championship semi-final.
Considered the underdog, the Philippines pulled off a surprising 2-0 victory against Malaysia in their opening Group A match of the U23 Southeast Asian Championship on 15/7.
