Own goals ruin Thailand's comeback as Vietnam lift Asean title
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HANOI: Vietnam clinched the Asean Hyundai Cup after overcoming a 2-0 first-leg deficit to draw 2-2 with Thailand at the My Dình National Stadium, securing a 4-2 aggregate victory. Own goals by Thailand's goalkeeper Chatchai Bootprom and teammate Wanchai Jarunongkran, along with a missed penalty by Kakana Khamyok, hampered the Thai team's efforts to reverse the deficit despite goals from Yotsakon Burapha and Wanchai.
Brazilian-born winger Do Hoang Hen, also known as Hendrio, expressed his delight over the win, stating it was a long-awaited moment for him. He expressed pride in representing Vietnam and helping his team secure the title in Hanoi.
The Thais took the lead in the first half when Yotsakon scored a low strike past Patrik Le Giang. However, they missed a crucial opportunity to level the aggregate score when Kakana's penalty was saved by the goalkeeper. This miss proved decisive as Vietnam scored in the 52nd minute. Chatchai, the goalkeeper, inadvertently became the villain when the ball hit him on the heel after a strike from Hoang Hen clipped the post and rolled along the goal-line.
Despite a late chance for Thailand with six minutes left, Wanchai sealed the win for Vietnam with a goal into his own net, marking Vietnam's fourth title in the competition's 30-year history.
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