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Looking back at Vietnam's emotional victory over Singapore

Hai Hoang • December 30, 2024 09:07

Defeating Singapore with a score of 3-1 in the second leg, the Vietnamese team officially has a ticket to the final of the ASEAN Cup 2024.

04304324c5bb78e521aa(2).jpg — After a 2-0 victory at Jalan Besar, the Vietnamese team returned home and welcomed Singapore in the second leg of the semi-final at Viet Tri Stadium (Phu Tho). Photo: Hai Hoang

With the victory in the first leg, the Vietnamese team only needs to not concede a goal with a difference of 2 goals or more, the "golden star warriors" will advance straight to the final match of the ASEAN Cup 2024. Photo: Hai Hoang

However, despite playing at home, Quang Hai and his teammates had to go through a difficult match against their opponents. Photo: Hai Hoang

The turning point came at the end of the first half. Lionel Tan fouled Xuan Son in the penalty area. This situation caused Xuan Son's shirt to tear at the neck. Photo: Hai Hoang

dedac79b7105cc5b9514(1).jpg — After reviewing the VAR, the referee decided to award Vietnam a penalty kick. At the 11-meter mark, striker number 12 calmly fired a shot, breaking through Mahbud's net to open the score of the match. Photo: Hai Hoang

In the beginning of the second half, Vietnam continued to double the gap. In the 63rd minute, Hoang Duc handled the ball past 2 Singapore defenders, then he crossed the ball for Xuan Son to score. Photo: Hai Hoang

However, after the goal to make it 2-0, coach Kim Sang-sik's players showed signs of losing focus. As a result, the home team let midfielder Nakamura from Singapore equalize with a long-range shot, causing the ball to go hard and beyond the reach of goalkeeper Dinh Trieu. Photo: Hai Hoang

But in the following minutes, Quang Hai and his teammates quickly stabilized and regained control of the game. In the final minutes of the match, Vietnam even continued to be awarded a penalty when Van Vi was fouled in the penalty area. Photo: Hai Hoang

c93c61a97c30c16e9821(1).jpg — On the penalty spot, Tien Linh coolly finished, setting the score at 3-1 for the Vietnamese team. Photo: Hai Hoang

With the “3-star” victory right in Viet Tri, the Vietnamese team officially became the first team to advance to the final match. Photo: Hai Hoang

After the match ended, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh went down to the field to congratulate striker Nguyen Xuan Son and the Vietnamese players on reaching the final of the AFF Cup 2024. Photo: Hai Hoang

f88fac920a0bb755ee1a-a47da749819c5c1c11261322f7828cbd.jpg — Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh congratulates Vietnam Team Captain Do Duy Manh. Photo: Hai Hoang

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh praised striker Nguyen Tien Linh. Photo: Hai Hoang

4a43205986c03b9e62d1(1).jpg — Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh and the Vietnamese team after defeating the Singapore team in the semi-finals of the AFF Cup 2024. Photo: Hai Hoang

Coach Kim Sang-sik and his team thanked the fans after the match. Photo: Hai Hoang

The enthusiasm of the audience in the second leg of the semi-final at Viet Tri Stadium (Phu Tho). Clip: Hai Hoang

Hai Hoang