Kim Sang-sik's "Challenge to Win for the First Time in 7 Years" Vietnam Overcomes Thailand 2-1 in the first round of the Mitsubishi Cup Final
Kim Sang-sik's "Challenge to Win for the First Time in 7 Years" Vietnam Overcomes Thailand 2-1 in the first round of the Mitsubishi Cup Final
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Head coach Kim Sang-sik is close to winning the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup (hereinafter referred to as the Mitsubishi Cup), which is called the "Soldink" Park Hang-seo.
The Vietnamese national soccer team (FIFA ranking 114th), led by head coach Kim Sang-sik, beat Thailand (97th) 2-1 in the first round of the 2024 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Mitsubishi Cup final at Viet Tree Stadium in Puto, Vietnam, on the 2nd.
As a result, Vietnam, which won the first leg, had an advantageous position to lift the trophy even if it drew in an away match in Thailand on the 5th.
In addition, with the victory, Kim Sang-sik won a decision in the 'command tower match against Korea and Japan' with Masatada Ishii, who is leading the Thai national team.
If Vietnam beats Thailand and wins the championship, it will be its third career victory, paying off the disappointment of finishing second in 2022, the previous tournament, and retaking the top spot in seven years since former coach Park Hang-seo in 2018.
On the other hand, Thailand, the most winning country (7 times), is aiming for three consecutive wins and is planning to increase the number of wins to eight.
On the day, Vietnam strongly pressured Thailand from the beginning of the match amid unilateral cheering from its home fans. After opening with Howe's header in the second minute of the first half, Vietnam shook Thailand's defense by making several attempts to shoot.
Thailand, which overcame a series of losing points, tried to shoot in the 13th and 21st minutes of the first half, but was blocked by the goalkeeper.
The two teams constantly exchanged attacks during the first half, but faced the second half 0-0 with no balance tilted to either side.
While the two teams took out replacement cards side by side to score the first goal, Vietnam took out Vihao and put Quang Hai, and Thailand brought in Mickelson and pushed in Auksonsri.
Vietnam, which has gained momentum from its attack since the replacement, had many chances to attack from the beginning of the second half, and after a corner kick in the 14th minute of the second half, Van Tynne put a cross from the right side into the door with his head, which Nguyen Xuan Son shook the net with a header.
Vietnam, which scored the first goal and gained momentum, broke through the half-line in the 27th minute of the second half, and scored an additional goal with a left-footed shot in the penalty box.
Striking a counterattack, Thailand scored a goal in the 37th minute of the second half when Auki hit an early cross from the left side. With no goals scored, however, Vietnam secured a thrilling victory. 먹튀검증