Although the last dance was not crowned with victory, Park Hang-Seo-Ho’s runner-up journey was beautiful.
Vietnam, led by coach Park Hang-seo, lost 0-1 to Thailand in the second leg of the 2022 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Mitsubishi Electric Cup final held at Tama Sat Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on the 16th at 9:30 pm (Korean time). With this, Vietnam lost 2-3 on aggregate, including the 2-2 score in the first leg, and stayed in the runner-up.
Vietnam used a 5-3-2 formation. Phan Van Duc, Nguyen Tien Linh, Nguyen Tuan, Nguyen Hoang Duc, Do Hong-Joong, Doan Van Hau, Nguyetan Binh, Que Ngoc Hai, Bui Hoang Viet An, Vu Van Thanh and Dang Van Lam started. 메이저놀이터
Thailand also faced off with a 5-3-2 formation. Kryson, Arjivirai, Yuyan, Boonmatan, Chamrasami, Hyprakorn, Pompan, Hembibun, Kaman, Burirat, and Patomakakul sortied.
Vietnam overcame the crisis. In the 5th minute of the first half, Bui Hoang Vet An could not clear the ball properly. Cryson intercepted it and even attempted a shot, but he failed to reach the goal.
Vietnam swallowed regret. In the 20th minute of the first half, in a free kick attack, Nguyen Thierin connected the ball to a scissor kick after Nguyen Thanh Binh dropped the ball with a header. However, the impact was not carried out properly and the goalkeeper caught it.
Thailand laughed first. In the 24th minute of the first half, after Cryson’s ball was caught by Boonmatan, he scored the opening goal with a bold mid-range shot. Vietnam missed a chance to equalize. In the 28th minute of the first half, Nguyen Tien Linh grabbed the ball from the right side and even tried to shoot, but it went too far.
Vietnam made an early substitution of players. In the 36th minute of the first half, Nguyen Quang Hai replaced Nguyen Tuan. The first half ended with Thailand leading 1-0.
Vietnam put in two players at the start of the second half. Tuan Hai Pham and two Yu Meng were put in. Vietnam aimed for the equalizer with a surprise shot. In the 13th minute of the second half, Nguyen Hoang Duc fired a powerful left-footed mid-range shot, but it missed the goal slightly.
Thailand started to solidify. The offensive resources Pala and Panya were put in and a replacement was made to prepare for a counterattack. Vietnam blew its chance. In the 40th minute of the second half, Doan Van Howe took care of a free kick opportunity, but it did not go to the goal.
Thailand could not save the chance of a wedge goal. In the 42nd minute of the second half, Boonmatan directly connected the free kick with a shot, but the goalkeeper caught it. A variable occurred at the end of the game. In the second half of extra time, Chamrasami was sent off due to accumulated warnings. However, Vietnam failed to capitalize on their chance and ended up losing 0-1, ending up as runners-up.