Vietnam team arrives in Thailand, ready for the second leg of the AFF Cup final

At noon on January 14, the Vietnamese team arrived at Noi Bai to complete procedures to go to Thailand to play the second leg of the AFF Cup 2022 final. The members were given priority to complete the procedures quickly. After a flight of about 2 hours, the Vietnamese team arrived at Suvarnabhumi International Airport (Bangkok) at nearly 3:00 p.m.

The Vietnamese team is in Thailand. Photo: Hai Hoang

The Vietnamese team was supported by the host country's Organizing Committee to complete immigration procedures through a separate gate, so the whole team only needed about 20 minutes to reach the airport lobby.

Having just played the first leg of the AFF Cup 2022 final against Thailand at My Dinh Stadium on the evening of January 13, the Vietnamese players appeared quite tired. Surely, coach Park Hang-seo and the coaching staff must help the players recover their physical strength as quickly as possible to prepare for the decisive match in the second leg away from home.

Van Lam used to play in Thailand before going to Japan and returning to Vietnam to join Binh Dinh Club. Photo: Hai Hoang

In the first leg of the final, Vietnam and Thailand drew 2-2. The home team's two goals were both beautiful, with Tien Linh and Van Thanh scoring.

The draw puts Vietnam at a disadvantage in the second leg. Coach Park Hang-seo and his team want to win the championship by scoring and not conceding. In case Vietnam draws 0-0 or 1-1, they cannot overthrow Thailand's championship due to the away goal rule. If the two teams draw 2-2, they will play extra time or penalty shootout.

Tien Linh and his teammates leave the airport. Photo: Hai Hoang

Before the second leg of the final, coach Park Hang-seo confidently said that the Vietnamese team would win 1-0 away to win the 2022 AFF Cup. Vietnamese fans always believe in Mr. Park and his students, but clearly this away trip will be very difficult.