Vietnam team won ASEAN Cup in Thailand

22:45: The championship trophy was awarded to the Vietnamese team. Captain Duy Manh and his teammates have won the well-deserved title.

22:30: Vietnam and Thailand teams receive awards from the organizers.

Full time!!! The Vietnamese team defeated Thailand with a score of 3-2. The aggregate score after two matches is 5-3. Coach Kim Sang-sik and his team have deservedly won the ASEAN Cup.

Minute 90+20: GOAL!!! Vietnam team raised the score to 3-2. Hai Long kicked the ball into the empty net, raising the score to 3-2 for Vietnam.

The second half has 15 minutes of injury time.

Minute 81: Goal!!! Vietnam team equalized 2-2. The total score is now 4-3 in favor of Vietnam. Tuan Hai's diagonal shot made the opposing defender fumble and cleared the ball into his own net.

Minute 74: Weerathep received a second yellow card and left the field after a dangerous foul on Van Thanh.

Minute 72: The match was interrupted for a while due to controversy. The referee later recognized the goal.

Minute 64: Goal!!! Thailand team raised the score to 2-1. The total score is now 3-3. Supachok shot from a distance, creating a masterpiece that sent the ball straight into the Vietnamese goal.

Thailand's goal caused controversy when Vietnamese players said that their opponents lacked fair play. In the previous situation, Ngoc Quang was injured in the middle of the field, and a Vietnamese player cleared the ball off the sideline. But in the following situation, Thailand launched an attack and Supachok shot instead of returning the ball to Vietnam.

Minute 56: The difficulty has passed for Dinh Trieu's goal. Thailand just had a good coordination situation, the goalkeeper blocked the first shot but the opponent player then kicked the ball out.

Minute 53: Danger!!! Thailand had a chance to score with a large gap but Patrik headed the ball over the bar.

Minute 49: Thailand team is putting a lot of pressure right from the beginning of the second half.

Minute 46: Second half begins

At the end of the first half, the two teams tied 1-1. The total score is 3-2 in favor of the Vietnamese team.

Minute 40+7: Pressure increased towards Dinh Trieu's goal. Supachok crossed the ball from the left wing but Gustavsson did not receive the ball well and the shot was unsuccessful.

The first half has 7 minutes of injury time.

Minute 40: The Thai team is still putting a lot of pressure on the Vietnamese team. Goalkeeper Dinh Trieu is under a lot of pressure. Our defense is still standing firm. The Vietnamese players are trying to protect their advantage in the score.

Minute 34: Nguyen Xuan Son was injured after trying to pass the ball. He could not continue playing. Xuan Son was replaced by Tien Linh.

Minute 28: GOAL!!! Thailand team scored an equalizer 1-1. The total score is now 3-2. Doan Ngoc Tan had a clumsy clearance, creating an opportunity for Ben Davis to shoot and score for Thailand.

Minute 20: Thailand's efforts are being stopped by the solid play of Vietnam. Meanwhile, Xuan Son is being closely marked in this match. We are playing proactive defense from midfield.

Minute 15: Doan Ngoc Tan received a yellow card. The players showed their determination in playing with consecutive yellow cards in the first minutes of the match. Before that, Weerathep received a yellow card after a foul on Ngoc Tan.

Minute 8: GOAL!!! 1-0 for Vietnam. The aggregate score is now 3-1. Tuan Hai scored the opening goal of the match. From a long pass from his teammate, the ball bounced off the ground twice, making it impossible for the Thai defender to control. Tuan Hai broke free and had a delicate finish, scoring for Vietnam.

Minute 5: The Thai team is creating pressure right from the start of the match. The home team clearly shows their determination to score early.

20:00: The match begins

19:15: The two teams warm up before the match.

18:40: The two teams announced the list of registered players.

18:30: Vietnamese spectators create a passionate atmosphere at Rajamangala Stadium.

18:00: Thai players arrive at the field.

17:00: Spectators from both teams begin to enter the field.

Pre-match information

At 8:00 p.m. tonight (January 5), the Vietnamese team will face Thailand again in the second leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup final at Rajamangala Stadium.

Coach Kim Sang-sik and his team have the advantage as they previously defeated the "War Elephants" in the first leg of the final (2.1) at Viet Tri Stadium, Phu Tho. Therefore, with just a draw or a win in the next match, the Vietnamese team will lift the championship trophy.

There won't be much to say about the technical aspects before the second leg of the final. Coach Kim Sang-sik and his team know that they must focus all their energy on defense before thinking about attacking and, further, scoring.

Players with good physical condition and who are willing to stick around will be given opportunities. When Vi Hao does not play well, Mr. Kim will have a replacement plan. The Vietnam team focuses all its strength on the defense front.

Playing with concentration, doing a good job of protecting Dinh Trieu's goal and then launching quality counterattacks, the draw will belong to Vietnam. That's enough for a sleepless night in Bangkok.