It was a victory, first of all, of courage, in the context of the Vietnamese team facing countless difficulties when playing away with more than 50,000 spectators; and especially the top scorer Nguyen Xuan Son - one of the best players of the Vietnamese team was injured and had to leave the field in the first half of the match.
When Vietnam decided to stick with Nguyen Xuan Son - a striker of Brazilian origin, it was not simply to recruit a "killer" with the ability to score regularly, but also to demonstrate a vision for a more professional way of playing football. And in fact, Xuan Son's success throughout the tournament, his very serious injury in the final match, and his understanding with the domestic players, clearly reflected his dedication, team spirit and tactical effectiveness.
The third ASEAN Cup victory of the Vietnam National Team can be considered a turning point for Vietnamese football. Because the core values of football are solidarity, passion and the desire to bring glory to the country. This ASEAN Cup championship is not only a source of great joy, but also a testament to the maturity in strategic thinking of Vietnamese football: Ready to integrate, ready to innovate to reach the regional level and conquer greater heights!
