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Vietnam beat Thailand 2-1 at ASEAN Cup 2024 final first leg

TB (according to VNA) 02/01/2025 22:42

Vietnam triumphed 2–1 over Thailand in the first leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup final on January 2 evening.

Đội tuyển Việt Nam thắng Thái Lan 2 - 1 ở trận chung kết lượt đi ASEAN Cup 2024
Naturalised striker Nguyen Xuan Son (No. 12) scores all two goals for Vietnam

Vietnam triumphed 2–1 over Thailand in the first leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup final, held in the northern province of Phu Tho on January 2 evening.

Nguyen Xuan Son was the hero for Vietnam, scoring both goals in the 60th and 74th minutes. The striker was a constant threat to Thailand's defence, using his impressive physicality and balance to dominate the play.

The first goal came from a brilliant pass by Nguyen Quang Hai, which found Vu Van Thanh. Thanh then sent a header to Brazilian-born Son, who powered the ball into the top corner of Thailand's net with a header that mirrored the style of Hong Son.

For his second goal, Son made a solo run, evading at least two Thai defenders before unleashing a powerful left-footed shot into the goal.

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The match attracts a large number of Vietnamese football-lovers

Thailand responded in the 83rd minute with a header from Chalermsak, following a superb cross from Suphanat Mueanta.

The first half ended in a goalless draw, with both teams creating several opportunities but failing to convert.

The Vietnamese squad will travel to Thailand for the second leg on January 5.

TB (according to VNA)

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Vietnam beat Thailand 2-1 at ASEAN Cup 2024 final first leg