Live score: Malaysia defeats Vietnam in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 third-place match; a former Thai League player scores the winning goal.
On 5 October 2026, in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 third-place playoff, Malaysia, runners-up of Group A, faced Vietnam, runners-up of Group B, at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The two teams contested a closely fought match. Malaysia held 49 percent possession, while Vietnam had 51 percent. Vietnam created more chances with 14 attempts but only 4 on target. Malaysia had 7 attempts, with 3 on target.
However, Malaysia, despite fewer chances, scored the winning goal in the second half at the 62nd minute through Fergus Tierney, a Scotland-born player formerly of Chonburi FC and Nakhon Pathom United.
The match ended with the 'Yellow Tigers' Malaysia securing third place in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, while 'The Golden Stars' Vietnam finished fourth.
*Image credit: Facebook - Malaysia NT
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