In the final round of group stage matches of the East Championships, Singapore and Malaysia had an uneventful encounter, but despite this, Singapore was able to make it to the quarter-finals with a valuable goal.

The change in Singapore's ability to hold their own against Malaysia in the tournament, despite their lack of former glory, was a surprise. However, the challenge is coming for Vietnam, who will be put to a tougher test by climbing the power ladder. Vietnam drew 0:0 with Myanmar in a five-round thriller to advance to the next round with great momentum.

Vietnam's offense and defense have combined to score a whopping 11 total goals and concede only two. The team is supported by creative players such as Nguyen Quang Hai, who specializes in attacking as well as containing opponents effectively.

In the lineup, the addition of Rafelson has boosted Vietnam's forward line. The sniffy Vietnamese shot-stopper, who scored twice against Myanmar, will be a major threat to Vietnam in today's match.

Singapore may continue the tactics they used against Malaysia and adopt a defensive counter-attack. They will probably start with a solid defense, compressing the opponent's space, and then use the main striker Annua to conduct a quick counter-attack. Annua is the top scorer with four goals and is a key player in the team's offense.

The core of the midfield, Kyung Ah Nakamura and Shahiran will continue to dominate in possession to get more attacking chances for their team. Their outstanding performances are expected to help Singapore achieve a good result at home, thus increasing their chances of advancing to the finals.

The artificial grass of the playing surface may have an impact on both sides, but if Vietnam can adapt quickly, I think they have the ability to cause problems for Singapore and ultimately win in this wave of matchups.

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