Late goals from the 89th minute by Le Van Thuan and Nguyen Thanh Nhan helped Vietnam defeat the Philippines 2-0 in the men's football semifinal of SEA Games 33.
Coach Garrath McPherson expressed regret as the Philippines lost in the final minutes to Vietnam in the men's football semifinals of SEA Games 33, on the afternoon of 15/12.
Defending champions Indonesia unexpectedly lost to Philippines in their opening men's football match in Group C of SEA Games 33 on the afternoon of 8/12.
Indonesia suffered a 0-1 defeat to the Philippines in their second Group C match, putting their men's football campaign at SEA Games 33 at risk of ending in the group stage.
