In the match at the Thai stadium on the evening of August 22, Le Giang Patrik was given the opportunity to start in the Vietnamese team's goal. This goalkeeper quickly showed his certainty in the face of pressure from the home team.
Thailand entered the game proactively and controlled the ball more in the first half. The home team continuously organized short ball combinations, while looking for opportunities from counter-attacks and finishing outside the penalty area.
In the 20th minute, the Vietnamese national team's defense revealed space, creating conditions for Teerasak and Chaiyaphon to continuously launch two shots. Le Giang Patrik and the Vietnamese defenders stood firm against the pressure.
In the 36th minute, the Vietnamese goalkeeper really had to show his talent. After Hoang Duc lost the ball, Thailand organized a quick counter-attack. Yotsakorn received the ball and launched a diagonal shot, but Le Giang Patrik flew to save excellently.
This was one of the most important situations of the match, helping the Vietnamese team avoid conceding a goal at a time when Thailand was creating great pressure.
In the 44th minute, Yotsakorn continued to have an opportunity when Teerasak slotted a through ball into the space behind Vietnam's defense. However, the Thai striker's shot went over the crossbar.
At the end of the first half, Thailand controlled the ball 64% and had 7 shots, while the Vietnamese team controlled the ball 34% and launched 5 shots. Despite the pressure, coach Kim Sang-sik's team still kept a clean sheet.
After the break, the Vietnamese team significantly improved their attacking ability. In the 59th minute, Quang Hai and Hai Long were brought onto the field. Just 3 minutes later, Hai Long opened the score for the Vietnamese team after a combination with Dinh Bac.
In the 69th minute, Quang Hai doubled the gap with a decisive finish after a favorable pass from Do Hoang Hen.
In the remaining time, Thailand was forced to push up the squad but could not find a goal. Le Giang Patrik continued to maintain concentration, along with the defense to protect the net for the Vietnamese team.
The 2-0 victory helped the Vietnamese team create a great advantage before the second leg final at My Dinh. With outstanding performance, especially the important save in the first half, Le Giang Patrik was voted the best player of the match.
This result gives the Vietnamese team a significant advantage in the race to defend the ASEAN Cup championship before the second leg.
