Vietnam vs Myanmar

Head coach Kim Sang-sik named an attack-minded XI featuring all three naturalised forwards — Rafaelson (Nguyễn Xuân Son), Hêndrio (Đỗ Hoàng Hên) and Geovane Magno (Tài Lộc) — and the trio combined inside five minutes to unlock Myanmar's defence.

Hêndrio delivered from the right flank, Magno teed the ball up, and Rafaelson met it with a first-time volley from outside the box that flew into the top corner beyond goalkeeper Sann Sat Naing. It was the 5th-minute strike that set the tone for the evening.

Myanmar responded with spells of pressure between the 15th and 22nd minutes. Lwin Moe Aung, Win Naing Tun and Than Paing all tested debutant goalkeeper Lê Giang, who started his first match for the senior side. But Vietnam held firm and doubled their lead six minutes before half-time. Phạm Xuân Mạnh, the right-back, arrived unmarked to convert from close range after a flowing move, making it 2-0 at the break.

The second half followed a similar pattern. Hêndrio got his name on the scoresheet in the 59th minute, finishing from inside the box after more sustained pressure. The scoring was rounded off in stoppage time when Nguyễn Đình Bắc stepped up to convert a penalty — awarded after a Myanmar handball — in the 90th minute. A Myanmar player received a second yellow card in the aftermath, reducing the visitors to ten men.

The match was effectively settled in the first five minutes. Rafaelson's early volley forced Myanmar out of their defensive shell, leaving space for Vietnam's wide players to exploit. By the time Phạm Xuân Mạnh made it 2-0 in the 39th minute, the contest was as good as over. Myanmar had not scored against Vietnam in three meetings spanning a decade — a run that stretched to 10 years and 8 goals conceded without reply, per Vietnamese outlet Tiền Phong.

Rafaelson (Nguyễn Xuân Son) — Player of the Match: The naturalised Brazilian opened the scoring with a technically brilliant volley in the 5th minute and led the line with physical presence throughout. Tiền Phong reported that he has now scored three of Vietnam's eight goals against Myanmar across their last three meetings.

Phạm Xuân Mạnh: The full-back arrived from deep to score Vietnam's second goal in the 39th minute, demonstrating the attacking width that Kim Sang-sik's system demands.

Hêndrio (Đỗ Hoàng Hên): The provider of the opening goal's assist turned scorer in the 59th minute, capping an influential display as part of the three-man naturalised forward line.

Lê Giang: The goalkeeper, making his senior debut, dealt confidently with Myanmar's best spells of pressure between the 15th and 22nd minutes, keeping a clean sheet on his first start.

Vietnam's 4-0 scoreline against a Myanmar side ranked 158th in the FIFA World Rankings (Vietnam sit 99th, per FOX Sports) reflects the gulf in quality that the H2H record has shown over the past decade. The four goals came from four different scorers — Rafaelson, Phạm Xuân Mạnh, Hêndrio and Nguyễn Đình Bắc — illustrating the depth of attacking options Kim Sang-sik can call upon. Myanmar's disciplinary issues (five yellow cards, one red) also hampered their ability to mount a sustained fightback after falling behind early.

The friendly served as Vietnam's final dress rehearsal before the ASEAN Cup 2026, where they are the defending champions, as reported by Tuổi Trẻ and Tiền Phong. Kim Sang-sik's side will head to the tournament with a convincing victory behind them and a front three that has quickly developed chemistry. Myanmar, under coach Jørgen Andersen, continue a difficult run against Vietnam — they have now gone four matches without a win against the Golden Star Warriors (since 2016) and a decade without scoring against them.

A mismatch that played out exactly as expected. Vietnam's naturalised forward line is clicking at the right time, and the depth across the squad means Kim Sang-sik can rotate without dropping quality. Myanmar offered brief resistance in the first half but lacked the firepower to trouble Lê Giang seriously. The ASEAN Cup cannot come soon enough for Vietnam.