Immediately after the final whistle at My Dinh Stadium (Hanoi), the celebration atmosphere quickly spread in Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, Ho Chi Minh City with the participation of thousands of fans.
In the second leg at My Dinh Stadium on August 19, the Vietnamese team continued to maintain a proactive game. Nguyen Xuan Son scored the opening goal in the 62nd minute. In the 89th minute, he continued to score, increasing the score to 2-0, winning against the Malaysian team. After two semi-final matches, the Vietnamese team defeated Malaysia with a total score of 4-0.
The 2-0 advantage in the first leg of the semi-finals and this new victory help many fans be confident in the Vietnamese team's ability to defend their achievements and win tickets to the final.
When the match ended, joy quickly spread on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street. Red flags with yellow stars were raised high by fans, while cheers and car horns created a festive atmosphere in the city center area.
According to the schedule, the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final will take place at 8:00 PM on August 22 at the home stadium of the Thai national team. After the victory over Malaysia, fans continue to look forward to the last two matches, hoping that coach Kim Sang-sik and his team will complete their journey to defend the championship.
