Brunei Darussalam are one step closer to reach the semifinal of the Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy for Asean Youth Football Tournament after demolishing 10-man Malaysia 3-0 in-front of 25,000 supporters who thronged the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas last night.
On paper, the young wasps now need at least a draw in their final group stage match against Timor Leste on Monday to qualify for the semifinal. Both Brunei and Timor Leste are leveled on points but for now Brunei settled behind Vietnam, the group winner, on goal difference. However, Brunei's team failed to capitalise on 10-man Malaysia in the second half to add more goals. Malaysia played far more better in the next 45 minutes compared to the first half by making beautiful moves to deny Brunei from a big win.
