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Malaysia out of AFF Cup after 2-0 loss to Vietnam

Malaysia’s Hyundai AFF Cup campaign ended with a 2-0 defeat to Vietnam in Hanoi on Wednesday night, exiting the tournament 0-4 on aggregate.

Source: The Star Malaysia · August 19, 2026 at 9:30 PM · AI-assisted report

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Malaysia out of AFF Cup after 2-0 loss to Vietnam
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HANOI, 20 AUGUST 2026 —

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Malaysia’s Hyundai AFF Cup campaign ended with a 2-0 defeat to Vietnam in Hanoi on Wednesday night, exiting the tournament 0-4 on aggregate.

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Interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe’s side relied on defensive organisation to frustrate Vietnam in the first half, but lost key midfielder Sergio Aguero to injury in the 25th minute. Sergio was replaced by Syafiq Ahmad as the hosts took control after the break. Vietnam goalkeeper Patrick Le Giang made two saves before striker Rafaelson Bezerra—now known as Nguyen Xuan Son—opened the scoring in the 62nd minute.

He added a second in the 89th minute with a solo effort. Vietnam will face Thailand in the two-legged final.

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