Forward Nguyen Tien Linh scored a late winner in extra time as Vietnam edged past Malaysia 1-0 in a thrilling semi-final clash at Phu Tho's Viet Tri Stadium on the evening of May 19 to cruise into the gold-medal match of the 31st SEA Games men’s football event. Forward Tien Linh powers in a header to give Vietnam a 1-0 victory over Malaysia. (Photo: NDO/Tran Hai) With the match remaining deadlocked after the two official halves, Tien Linh became the hero of the host team as he powered in a header from Do Hung Dung’s free-kick to bring Vietnam into the second consecutive SEA Games final. Park Hang-seo’s troops will play the title match against Thailand who also beat Indonesia 1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal by midfielder Weerathep Pomphan. Throughout the first half, Vietnam had several shots on goal but were thwarted by Malaysia’s stout defending. The best chance for Park Hang-seo’s side came in the 27th minute as Manh Dung’s through ball … [Read more...] about Tien Linh’s extra-time goal sends Vietnam into SEA Games men’s football final