2024 AFF Cup Final: Vietnam Defeats Thailand 2-1 in First Leg
AFF Championship - Vietnam VS Thailand
Match Time:02-01-2025 21:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
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On Thursday, February 1, the Vietnam national team defeated Thailand 2-1 at the Viet Tri Stadium in the first leg of the 2024 AFF Cup. Vietnamese player Nguyen Xuan Son scored twice, emerging as the team's hero of the match.

From the beginning, Vietnam launched an aggressive attack. Coach Kim Sang-sik's squad created multiple chances in the first half. In fact, Vietnam could have taken a two-goal lead early on, but a lack of composure in finishing left the scoreline unchanged, with the first half ending goalless. In the second half, Vietnam resumed their offensive efforts, capitalizing on opportunities more effectively.

In the 50th minute, Nguyen Xuan Son nearly broke through Thailand's defense, connecting with a cross from Vu Van Thanh. However, his header narrowly missed the target. Thailand counterattacked, with Seksan Ratree delivering a cross from the right, but Gustavsson's shot veered off to the right of Vietnam's goal. Substitute Nguyen Quang Hai created a brilliant opportunity for Vietnam in the 58th minute, dribbling past the Thai defense. However, instead of advancing deeper into the penalty area, Quang Hai opted for a left-footed shot that was saved by the goalkeeper.

Eventually, after several missed opportunities, Xuan Son became the star of the game. Vietnam finally broke the deadlock in the 59th minute with a header from the rising star. The goal came from a right-sided cross by Quang Hai. Pham Thanh headed the ball into the Thai goal area, where Xuan Son nodded it past goalkeeper Khammai to give Vietnam a 1-0 lead.
In the 69th minute, Gustavsson’s shot sailed over the crossbar.

In the 73rd minute, Xuan Son doubled Vietnam's lead with his second goal, making it 2-0. He intercepted the ball from Chalermsak Aukkee, dribbled past Hemviboon, and beat goalkeeper Khammai with a left-footed strike. Thailand had a chance to narrow the gap in the 81st minute when Suphanat Mueanta’s free kick hit the crossbar, leaving the team increasingly frustrated. In the 90th minute, Khammai denied another attempt from Xuan Son.
The match concluded with Vietnam securing a 2-1 victory over Thailand This win provided Vietnam with a slight advantage heading into the second leg, scheduled for Sunday, January 5, at Thailand's Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok.

Earlier, in the 64th minute, Xuan Son had a chance to score his second goal after receiving a through ball in the box, but his attempt was saved by Khammai. Thailand had two chances to equalize, the first being Ben Davis' right-footed shot in the 67th minute, but goalkeeper Dinh Trieu made an impressive save.
Match Time:02-01-2025 21:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
On Thursday, February 1, the Vietnam national team defeated Thailand 2-1 at the Viet Tri Stadium in the first leg of the 2024 AFF Cup. Vietnamese player Nguyen Xuan Son scored twice, emerging as the team's hero of the match.

From the beginning, Vietnam launched an aggressive attack. Coach Kim Sang-sik's squad created multiple chances in the first half. In fact, Vietnam could have taken a two-goal lead early on, but a lack of composure in finishing left the scoreline unchanged, with the first half ending goalless. In the second half, Vietnam resumed their offensive efforts, capitalizing on opportunities more effectively.

In the 50th minute, Nguyen Xuan Son nearly broke through Thailand's defense, connecting with a cross from Vu Van Thanh. However, his header narrowly missed the target. Thailand counterattacked, with Seksan Ratree delivering a cross from the right, but Gustavsson's shot veered off to the right of Vietnam's goal. Substitute Nguyen Quang Hai created a brilliant opportunity for Vietnam in the 58th minute, dribbling past the Thai defense. However, instead of advancing deeper into the penalty area, Quang Hai opted for a left-footed shot that was saved by the goalkeeper.

Eventually, after several missed opportunities, Xuan Son became the star of the game. Vietnam finally broke the deadlock in the 59th minute with a header from the rising star. The goal came from a right-sided cross by Quang Hai. Pham Thanh headed the ball into the Thai goal area, where Xuan Son nodded it past goalkeeper Khammai to give Vietnam a 1-0 lead.
In the 69th minute, Gustavsson’s shot sailed over the crossbar.

In the 73rd minute, Xuan Son doubled Vietnam's lead with his second goal, making it 2-0. He intercepted the ball from Chalermsak Aukkee, dribbled past Hemviboon, and beat goalkeeper Khammai with a left-footed strike. Thailand had a chance to narrow the gap in the 81st minute when Suphanat Mueanta’s free kick hit the crossbar, leaving the team increasingly frustrated. In the 90th minute, Khammai denied another attempt from Xuan Son.
The match concluded with Vietnam securing a 2-1 victory over Thailand This win provided Vietnam with a slight advantage heading into the second leg, scheduled for Sunday, January 5, at Thailand's Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok.

Earlier, in the 64th minute, Xuan Son had a chance to score his second goal after receiving a through ball in the box, but his attempt was saved by Khammai. Thailand had two chances to equalize, the first being Ben Davis' right-footed shot in the 67th minute, but goalkeeper Dinh Trieu made an impressive save.
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