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Xuan Son showed his eagerness to score, as his shot went way off target.
Thailand made two finishing attempts toward Patrik Le Giang. One was blocked by the defense and one went over the bar.
The first leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final at Rajamangala Stadium is about more than just the title. It is a battle to decide which nation, Thailand or Vietnam, holds the top spot in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam and Thailand remain the region's leading football powers, a status reflected in both FIFA rankings and their respective achievements at regional and continental levels. Their third consecutive meeting in the ASEAN Cup final reaffirms this stance, even though the paths they took to get there differed.
This match is a contest for a title Thailand have won seven times and Vietnam three. It will also decide which team reigns supreme in the region. Above all, the rivalry between these two nations remains the pinnacle of football in Southeast Asia.
