In the 2024 ASEAN Futsal Championship, team Myanmar claimed their first victory on the fourth day of group matches, held yesterday in Thailand. Myanmar achieved a narrow 5-4 win over Cambodia, marking a hard-fought success.
Elsewhere, Indonesia defeated Australia 3-1, Vietnam dominated Brunei with a resounding 14-0 scoreline, and Thailand overcame Malaysia 3-1. Despite Myanmar’s victory, their game against Cambodia was closely contested, with only a single-goal difference. As a result, Myanmar faces a tough final group match against Indonesia.
For Myanmar, Nyein Min Soe scored three goals, with Naing Lin Tun Kyaw and Htut Wai Tun contributing one goal each.
After the fourth day, Thailand and Vietnam secured their places in the semifinals from Group A, each with nine points from three matches. Malaysia and Timor, both with three points from three matches and Brunei, who ended with no points from four games, did not advance.
In Group B, Indonesia leads with six points from two matches, followed by Myanmar with four points from two games. Australia has one point from two games, and Cambodia has yet to earn any points.
The final group matches will take place today as Cambodia faces Australia at 10 am Myanmar Standard Time (MST), followed by Myanmar against Indonesia at 12:30 pm. Timor will compete against Malaysia at 3 pm MST, and Thailand will play Vietnam at 5:30 pm MST. — Ko Nyi Lay/KZL