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  "id": 3598899,
  "title": "Vietnam seal fourth Asean crown with 4-2 aggregate win over Thailand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/vietnam-seal-fourth-asean-crown-with-4-2-aggregate-win-over-thailand-3598899",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T20:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/27/vietnam-seal-fourth-asean-crown-with-4-2-aggregate-win-over-thailand"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vietnam claimed their fourth Asean Championship title in Hanoi after overcoming a 2-0 deficit to defeat Thailand 4-2 in the final. The match, held at My Dinh National Stadium, saw Thailand take the early lead through Yotsakon Burapha's goal. However, Vietnam equalized in the 52nd minute when Chatchai Bootprom scored an own goal after Do Hoang Hen's shot hit the post. Despite Thailand having a chance to tie the aggregate score in the second half, Kakana Khamyok missed a penalty. In the final minutes, Wanchai Jarunongkran scored his own goal, ending Vietnam's pursuit of an equalizing goal. The victory marked Vietnam's fourth consecutive Asean Championship win in the competition's 30-year history.",
  "summary": "Vietnam retain the cup after twice coming from behind to secure a 2-2 draw at My Dinh National Stadium.",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Vietnam seal fourth ASEAN crown with 4-2 aggregate win over Thailand",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/vietnam-seal-fourth-asean-crown-with-4-2-aggregate-win-over-thailand",
        "published": "2026-08-26T20:36:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Vietnam seal fourth Asean crown with 4-2 aggregate win over Thailand",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/vietnam-seal-fourth-asean-crown-with-4-2-aggregate-win-over-thailand-3600727",
        "published": "2026-08-26T20:59:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Vietnam seal fourth Asean crown with 4-2 aggregate win over Thailand",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/vietnam-seal-fourth-asean-crown-with-4-2-aggregate-win-over-thailand-3614869",
        "published": "2026-08-26T23:28:26.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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