Thailand Defeats Vietnam 2-0, Boosts ASEAN Cup Final Hopes
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The Thailand national team, the War Elephants, got their revenge on Vietnam, collecting a full six points and strengthening their chances of reaching the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup final in Indonesia. The match, the second group B fixture, took place on September 29 at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung. Thailand began the tournament with a 4-0 victory over Pakistan, while Vietnam narrowly beat the Philippines 1-0. Winning this game would greatly improve their odds of topping the group. Having lost to Vietnam in the 2026 ASEAN Cup final earlier, the opening stages were tense as both sides played cautiously to avoid mistakes. In the 10th minute, Sarach Yooyen struck a long-range shot to put Thailand ahead 1-0. Although Vietnam’s Nguyen Tai Lok appeared to score in the 37th minute, VAR overturned the goal. In the second half, Vietnam had to press forward for an equalizer, while Thailand sat deep and looked to counter. In the 90+3rd minute, substitute midfielder Chaiyaphun Otan broke through to score, giving Thailand a 2-0 win. With six points, Thailand only needs a draw against the Philippines next match to secure first place in the group and advance directly to the final.
