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The Thai national team has arrived in Vietnam to play in the ASEAN Cup final.

Hai Hoang • January 1, 2025 06:57

The Thai national team has arrived in Vietnam to prepare for the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2024 final.

At 8:00 PM on December 31st, the first group of the Thai national team (mainly coaching staff and support personnel) arrived at Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) to prepare for the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2024 final. Photo: Hai Hoang

Then, the second group of the Thai national team, consisting of players, landed at 8:55 PM. Photo: Hai Hoang

Despite arriving earlier, coach Masatada Ishii and his assistants did not immediately travel to Viet Tri (Phu Tho) but decided to stay at the airport to wait for the second group of the Thai national team. Photo: Hai Hoang

Coach Masatada Ishii's team didn't arrive in Viet Tri until 11:30 PM. Photo: Hai Hoang

Here, the Thai team was welcomed by the leaders of Phu Tho province and the management of the hotel where they are staying. Photo: Hai Hoang

The Thai national team only had one training session before their match against Vietnam in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup final. Photo: Hai Hoang

Speaking to the media, coach Masatada Ishii assessed the upcoming match in Viet Tri: "The Vietnamese team is strong. They are strong both in attack and defense. Vietnamese football has the advantage of temporarily suspending the domestic league to focus on the ASEAN Cup." Photo: Hai Hoang

During their away trip to Vietnam, Thailand suffered numerous injuries after two exhausting semi-final matches against the Philippines. Photo: Hai Hoang

Striker Teerasak Poeiphimai is using crutches due to a torn calf muscle, but he was still able to travel to Vietnam with his teammates. Photo: Hai Hoang

Additionally, striker Suphanat Mueanta developed a fever after the second leg of the semi-final on the evening of December 30th. It is understood that he will travel to Vietnam on January 1st and will not be going with his teammates. Photo: Hai Hoang

Tomorrow, the Thai national team will have a single training session at Viet Tri Stadium. Photo: Hai Hoang

Then, on January 2nd, the Thai team will play the first leg of the final against Vietnam at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho province. This is predicted to be a difficult match for the "War Elephants". Photo: Hai Hoang

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