Vietnam Crowned AFF Cup Champions After Thailand Draw
Thailand put up a fierce fight and took the lead twice, but an own goal sealed Vietnam's victory at AFF Cup.
Vietnam secured their fourth AFF Cup title by defeating Thailand in a 2-2 draw at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on August 26, 2026. This victory gave Vietnam an aggregate score of 4-2 over Thailand. The match began with Thailand taking the lead in the 12th minute through a powerful shot by Yotsakon Burapha, but Vietnam's goalkeeper Le Giang Patrik failed to stop the ball.
In the 52nd minute, Nguyen Xuan Son nearly equalized for Vietnam, but his header hit the Thai goalpost. The game remained scoreless until the 85th minute when Thailand regained the lead via Wanchai Jarunongkran's goal. However, in injury time, Wanchai Jarunongkran scored an own goal, resulting in a 2-2 draw. This draw was enough for Vietnam to clinch the title with a 4-2 aggregate victory over Thailand.
The starting lineups for both teams were as follows: Vietnam (3-4-3) with Le Giang Patrik in goal, Doan Van Hau, Nguyen Thanh Chung, Pham Xuan Manh, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Pham Thanh Long, Truong Tien Anh, Nguyen Dinh Bac, Nguyen Xuan Son, and Do Hoang Hen; and Thailand (4-1-4-1) with Chatchai Bootprom in goal, Oussama Thiangkham, Nattapong Sayriya, Manuel Bihr, Waris Choolthong, Sarach Yooyen, Chaiyaphon Otton, Kakana Khamyok, Seksan Ratree, and Yotsakon Burapha.
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