Thailand's Sarach Scores vs Vietnam, Eyes ASEAN Cup 2026 Title
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Thailand national team midfielder Sarach Yooyen said he was delighted to score and defeat Vietnam, and expressed hope that the War Elephants will win the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026. On September 30, at the Tran Hotel fitness room in Bandung, Indonesia, the Thailand men's national team was recovering physically to prepare for the final group B match of the Premier Division against the Philippines. The team had earned full six points from their first two matches, beating Pakistan 4-0 and Vietnam 2-0, thus securing a place in the final. Sarach, who plays for BG Pathum United, remarked that the feeling of playing in this tournament is no different from other competitions, but FIFA's high‑quality organization and the enthusiastic Indonesian crowd made the experience exciting. He added that scoring against Vietnam meant a lot to him, the team, and Thai fans, and praised the squad’s defensive discipline for keeping a clean sheet despite a game that involved considerable defending. Sarach noted that the matches are more intense than in previous tournaments because every nation fields its best players, and that the tournament provides more opportunities for national‑team players to compete. He thanked Thai fans for their continued support and said the team will aim to bring the championship back, hoping to succeed in the final whose opponent is still unknown. The next fixture for Thailand is the third group B match against the Philippines at Sri Jalak Harupat Stadium on October 2 at 16:00.
