Vietnam will host Malaysia in the second leg of the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 semi-final on August 19, 2026, at 9:00 PM (GMT+8), with a 2-0 advantage from the first leg in Kuala Lumpur. Nguyễn Xuân Son opened the scoring before Faris Danish’s own goal doubled Vietnam’s lead, putting the hosts in a strong position to reach the final. Malaysia, meanwhile, face a tough task to overturn the two-goal deficit in Hanoi.
Vietnam Team News
Vietnam head into the second leg with confidence after a strong away performance in Kuala Lumpur. The 2-0 victory gives them a valuable advantage, allowing them to approach the return match with greater control.
Nguyễn Xuân Son will be one of the key players to watch after opening the scoring in the first leg. Vietnam are expected to remain organised defensively while looking for opportunities to attack on the counter.
Coach Kim Sang-sik will also be keen to ensure his players remain focused despite the two-goal advantage. Avoiding early mistakes will be important as Malaysia are expected to start aggressively.
Malaysia Team News
Malaysia head into the second leg facing a major challenge after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Vietnam in Kuala Lumpur. Harimau Malaya must overturn a two-goal deficit in Hanoi to keep their ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 final hopes alive.
The Malaysian squad also faces several fitness and availability concerns. Rodney Celvin Akwensivie was forced off with an injury after just 15 minutes in the first leg, while Jimmy Raymond, Endrick Dos Santos, Aliff Haiqal and Engku Nur Shakir have also been unavailable due to injury concerns. Midfielder Wan Kuzain is another absentee after returning to the United States to rejoin his club.
With several players unavailable, Tan Cheng Hoe will need to make the most of his remaining options as Malaysia look to produce a comeback and overturn the two-goal deficit in Hanoi.
Match Preview
The second leg is likely to be a tactical battle between a Vietnam side looking to protect its advantage and a Malaysia team that has little choice but to attack.
Vietnam can afford to play patiently and force Malaysia to take risks. With a 2-0 aggregate lead, the hosts do not need to commit too many players forward and can focus on controlling the game.
Malaysia, meanwhile, need an early goal to change the momentum of the tie. A goal in the opening stages could put pressure on Vietnam, but conceding first would make their comeback extremely difficult.
Vietnam’s advantage in the first leg, combined with home support in Hanoi, makes them the favourites to progress. Malaysia can still make the match competitive, but overturning a two-goal deficit will be a major challenge.
Predicted Score: Vietnam 2-2 Malaysia
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