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Dinh Bac and Xuan Manh were overwhelmed with emotion when Vietnam won the championship.

Duc Anh • August 26, 2026 23:09

The final whistle blew at My Dinh Stadium, and Dinh Bac, Xuan Manh, and their teammates erupted with emotion. After a tense 90-minute second leg final against Thailand, the Vietnamese national team successfully defended their ASEAN Cup 2026 title.

On the evening of August 26th, My Dinh Stadium witnessed breathtaking final minutes in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final. The Vietnamese team held a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, but the Thai team showed they were never an easy opponent, taking the lead twice. Photo: Hai Hoang

bna_1(1).jpg — It wasn't until the 90+3 minute, when Wanchai put the ball into his own net while the Thai goalkeeper was far out of position, that the Vietnamese team equalized 2-2, thus concluding the two-legged final with a total score of 4-2. Photo: Hai Hoang

bna_4(1).jpg — The final whistle blew, and the pressure was finally released. The players in red embraced each other on the field. Photo: Hai Hoang

In the stands, Vietnamese fans rose to their feet, waving red flags with yellow stars in celebration of the championship victory after a tense match. Photo: Hai Hoang

bna_6(2).jpg — For fans from Nghe An, that joy was further enhanced by the contributions of Dinh Bac and Xuan Manh, two Nghe An players who were both named in coach Kim Sang-sik's starting lineup. Photo: Hai Hoang

bna_2(1).jpg — Dinh Bac continued to play with great energy in the attack. Although he didn't score, the 22-year-old striker was still active and constantly tried to put pressure on the Thai defense. Photo: Hai Hoang

And it was Dinh Bac's proactive approach that greatly contributed to the achievements that the Vietnamese team has won at this tournament. Photo: Hai Hoang

bna_11-76c12a5761cbfe94ed1f7c882e802d64(1).jpg — In this match, Xuan Manh, along with Thanh Chung and Van Hau, formed a trio of central defenders that coach Kim Sang-sik continued to trust. Although things weren't always smooth sailing, Xuan Manh put in a tremendous effort to help Vietnam successfully defend their ASEAN Cup 2026 title. Photo: Hai Hoang

From Dinh Bac and Xuan Manh to their teammates and tens of thousands of fans at My Dinh Stadium, everyone shared in this unforgettable moment as the Golden Cup once again remained with Vietnamese football. Photo: Hai Hoang

The Vietnamese national team lifted the championship trophy amidst the jubilation of the large crowd of fans present at My Dinh Stadium. Photo: Hai Hoang

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