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Vietnam tops Group A after 7‑0 opening win

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Vietnam’s men’s national team began its AFF Cup defence on 24 July 2026 with a 7‑0 victory over Timor Leste at Chonburi Stadium in Thailand. Nguyễn Đình Bắc ~~scored~~ netted a ~~hat‑trick,~~ hat‑trick – only the third such feat by a Vietnamese player in the tournament’s history – while Đỗ Hoàng Hên added ~~a brace~~ two goals and naturalised forward Lê Giang Patrik kept a clean sheet on debut. The win gave Vietnam a +7 goal‑difference, securing top spot in Group A ~~disputed Timor Leste strike was recorded as an own‑goal by Nguyễn Quang Hai under IFAB rules.~~ and placing Bác in the competition’s early scoring race. Coach Kim Sang‑sik praised the squad’s possession, rapid attacks and defensive solidity, ~~while~~ noting a need for taller centre‑backs before the physical clash with Indonesia. ~~The win placed Vietnam atop Group A on goal‑difference.~~ Media reaction highlighted the hat‑trick’s social‑media impact, with fans coining the slogan “I’m Bắc”. After the match the team returned to Hanoi on 25 July, splitting training between recovery work and tactical sessions. Midfielder Nguyễn Tài ~~Lộc~~ Lộc, cleared from a minor muscle strain, rejoined ~~the squad, adding depth~~ full‑intensity training ahead of the next group fixture against Singapore on 31 July at My Đình ~~Stadium.~~ Stadium, which will be officiated by FIFA‑listed Japanese referee Hiroki ~~Kasahara will officiate the encounter.~~ Kasahara. The coaching staff reported no injuries and stressed maintaining momentum to secure a semi‑final berth.

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