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Vietnam leads Thailand 2-0 in ASEAN Cup 2026 final first leg
Vietnam holds a 2-0 advantage over Thailand heading into the second leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final at My Dinh National Stadium. The first leg, held at Rajamangala Stadium, saw goals from Nguyễn Hai Long and Nguyễn Quang Hải in the second half. Vietnam goalkeeper Patrik Lê Giang was widely praised for his performance, earning the Hyundai Player of the Match award.
Vietnam coach Kim Sang-sik has emphasized the need for recovery and focus to defend the title, while Thailand coach Anthony Hudson remains confident in a comeback, stating his team is prepared for the challenge. The race for the top scorer title is currently led by Đình Bắc and Xuân Son, both with five goals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is expected to attend the decisive second leg in Hanoi, highlighting the growing significance of Southeast Asian football.
Entities
ASEAN Cup · Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish · Anthony Hudson · Gianni Infantino · Kim Sang-sik · My Dinh National Stadium · Quang Hải · Thailand national football team · Vietnam national football team
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Vietnam national team had one less day of rest than Thailand before the match. baophutho.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] Goalkeeper Lê Giang Patrik prevented Vietnam from conceding three goals.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Vietnam Football Federation awarded the team 2.5 billion VND following the win.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Thailand had 64% ball possession during the match.
- [● 8 SOURCES] Nguyễn Hai Long scored the opening goal in the 62nd minute. baophutho.vn · www.aseanfootball.org · news.tuoitre.vn · www.liputan6.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Lê Giang Patrik was named the Player of the Match. www.aseanfootball.org · news.tuoitre.vn
- [● 9 SOURCES] Nguyễn Quang Hải scored the second goal in the 69th minute. baophutho.vn · www.aseanfootball.org · news.tuoitre.vn · www.liputan6.com
- [● 13 SOURCES] Vietnam defeated Thailand 2-0 in the first leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final. baophutho.vn · www.aseanfootball.org · news.tuoitre.vn · www.liputan6.com · anninhthudo.vn · +3 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Without goalkeeper Lê Giang Patrik, Vietnam could have conceded three goals.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nguyễn Hai Long received the highest player rating of the match. news.tuoitre.vn
- [● 7 SOURCES] Vietnam coach Kim Sang-sik emphasized the need for recovery and thorough preparation ahead of the second leg in Hanoi. baotintuc.vn · sport.liputan6.com · baoxaydung.vn · anninhthudo.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Nguyen Hai Long and Nguyen Quang Hai scored the two goals for Vietnam in the second half of the first leg. baolaocai.vn · baotintuc.vn · es.vietnamplus.vn · sport.liputan6.com · baoxaydung.vn