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Vietnam beat Thailand to lift ASEAN Cup trophy in thrilling final

By Hoang Nguyen       JAN. 5, 2025

Vietnam sealed their 3-2 second-leg victory and a 5-3 aggregate win at the ASEAN Cup final with a dramatic third goal into an empty net, capitalizing on Thailand's all-out attack that included their goalkeeper.

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    Vietnam are champions!!!

    The final whistle was blown and Vietnam won their third ASEAN Cup title in history, with an aggregate score of 5-3 after two legs, in the most dramatic ending possible to the tournament!

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    Vietnamese players throw coach Kim Sang-sik in the air to celebrate their victory. Photo by Duc Dong
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    GOAL!

    In the last play for Thailand, goalkeeper Khemmai joined the attack, but when Vietnam won the ball, he couldn't return in time and Nguyen Hai Long finished from the midfield. The ball slowly rolled into the net. Vietnam are sure to secure the trophy now!

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    Goalkeeper Dinh Trieu was receiving medical attention, while Van Thanh also had physical problems. Vietnam have run out of substitutions.
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    Despite playing with one fewer player, Thailand were pressing and continuously making crosses into the penalty area.

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    Pham Tuan Hai's shot that equalized 2-2 for Vietnam. Photo by Hieu Luong
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    From Mueanta's bouncing shot, goalkeeper Dinh Trieu almost fumbled but still caught the ball after three moves. Vietnam were under a lot of pressure despite having one more player.

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    Seksan Ratree escaped down the right flank and shot with power to the near corner that hit the crossbar, bounced down the goal line and stayed out. Vietnam were fortunate in this play.

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    Vietnam beat Thailand to lift ASEAN Cup trophy in thrilling final

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    15 minutes are added to the game.

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    VAR stepped in to review a possible penalty for Thailand after a player fell down inside the box. But the decision is no penalty.

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    Vietnamese players celebrate their second goal. Photo by Hieu Luong

In the first leg of the final, Vietnam beat Thailand 2-1 at Viet Tri Stadium thanks to a brace from naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son. The only goal of Thailand was scored by center-back Chalermsak Aukkee near the end of the match.

The away goal rule is not used in ASEAN Cup this year. That means Vietnam will enter the match with a one-goal lead, while Thailand will have the home advantage.

Xuan Son is aiming for the player of the tournament and top scorer awards, having already scored 7 goals in 4 matches. If Vietnam win the title, he is likely to receive both of the awards.

 
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