On the evening of January 2, the Vietnamese team won 2-1 against Thailand in the first leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup final at Viet Tri Stadium - Phu Tho. With this result, coach Kim Sang-sik and his team will have an advantage before traveling to Rajamangala Stadium in the second leg on January 5.
If they draw or win the rematch, Vietnam will be crowned Southeast Asian champions for the first time in history. If they lose by one goal, the two teams will play extra time to determine the winner.
If they lose by 2 goals or more, Vietnam will finish second, meaning Thailand will successfully defend their regional title.
According to the organizers, 47,000 tickets for the second leg of the final have been sold out, promising to create a bustling atmosphere when the War Elephants welcome the Vietnamese team.
The two goals in the first leg were scored by striker Xuan Son. He has scored 7 goals after 4 matches in the ASEAN Cup. The striker born in 1997 will continue to be the hope in the attack of the Vietnamese team when visiting the land of the golden pagoda.
