Malaysia secured third place in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 after defeating Vietnam 1-0 at the Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta on Monday, October 5, 2026. Malaysia maintained a clean sheet throughout the entire tournament.
Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno Host Bronze Final
The bronze final kicked off at 16:00 WIB on Monday, October 5, 2026, as reported by Vidio. Both teams entered the pitch with strong motivations after missing out on the tournament’s final match. Malaysia reached the third-place playoff despite going undefeated in Group A, where they missed the top spot and a chance at the final due to goal difference with Indonesia, according to Antara News Bangka Belitung. Harimau Malaya had previously defeated Singapore 6-0 in their final group game. Vietnam advanced to the bronze fixture after overcoming Pakistan 4-2 in their final Group B match, bouncing back from an early deficit behind goals from Nguyen Hai Long, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Nguyen Dinh Bac, and Williams Minh Hoang, as detailed by Vidio and Sumeks. Minh Hoang, a player for Cong An Ho Chi Minh City, noted that weather and pitch conditions affected concentration in the first half against Pakistan before the team under Kim Sang-sik recovered. He stated, “I should have been able to score a hat-trick, but I am still happy to score my first goal.”
Fergus Tierney Breaks Deadlock in Second Half
The first half played out largely without a breakthrough, though both sides tested each other’s defenses. Malaysia threatened first through Quentin Cheng, while Vietnam answered with an effort from Ngo Dang Khoa, according to detiksport. Malaysia’s naturalized Brazilian forward, Bergson da Silva, shook off his marker to deliver a cross that Bui Hoang cleared, and later fired a shot that Vietnam goalkeeper Patrik Le Giang pushed away, as noted by Antara News Bangka Belitung. Bergson also nearly gave Malaysia the lead with a cut-back pass. Vietnam responded with a low shot from Nguyen Hai Long that was saved by Malaysian keeper Syihan Hazmi. The deadlock broke in the 62nd minute when Fergus Tierney struck past the Vietnamese defense to make it 1-0, detiksport reported. Vietnam nearly equalized in the 73rd minute when Le Van Do drew a foul inside the penalty box, but the referee reversed the spot-kick decision after a VAR review, leaving the score unchanged through the final whistle.
Frequently Asked Questions About the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Third-Place Match
Who scored the winning goal in the Malaysia versus Vietnam match?
Fergus Tierney scored the sole goal for Malaysia in the 62nd minute, securing the 1-0 victory.
Where was the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 third-place match played?
The fixture took place at the Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta on Monday, October 5, 2026.
How did Vietnam reach the bronze final?
Vietnam advanced to the third-place playoff after defeating Pakistan 4-2 in their final Group B match.
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