Quang Hai was brought onto the field by coach Kim Sang-sik in the 59th minute of the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final against Thailand on the evening of August 22. Just 10 minutes later, this midfielder scored to increase the score to 2-0 after a pass from Do Hoang Hen.
Sharing about the pressure before the match as well as the feelings after scoring, Quang Hai said: "Actually, every match I always go on the field and try to show all my ability. Of course, in football there will be times, but for me, I always have faith in myself and will always try my best to play to contribute to the overall playing style of the team.
According to Quang Hai, the Vietnamese team has made careful tactical preparations for the first leg final. Coach Kim Sang-sik's team actively played tightly in the first half before accelerating after the break.
Of course, in a final match, everyone will want to win. Every team will have a tight strategy. Vietnam will always enter the field with a reasonable system and strategy to aim for a good result in the first leg, preparing for the second leg final," Quang Hai shared.
The Vietnamese national team midfielder also showed respect for Thailand, and also said that the opponents at the ASEAN Cup are all of quality and always require high concentration.
For Hai, all opponents are very good every year and every ASEAN Cup season. Hai thinks Thailand is also like that. We always go on the field and will have to try to win every match against any opponent," Quang Hai said.
The 2-0 victory away from home helped the Vietnamese team create a great advantage before the second leg at My Dinh. However, Quang Hai believes that the team must not be subjective.
Of course, we will have faith in ourselves and will have to aim for the best preparation. Of course, in football, nothing can be said in advance and we will need to maintain emotional balance, maintain focus in each situation as well as in all situations," Quang Hai emphasized.
The second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final will take place at My Dinh on August 26. Vietnam national team needs to maintain focus to protect the two-goal advantage and aim to defend the championship.
