Xuan Son and teammates ready to seal ASEAN Cup victory in Thailand
Naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son is confident of scoring in the ASEAN Cup 2024 final’s second leg, aiming to propel Vietnam to victory over Thailand.
On January 4, the Vietnamese national team held their final training session at Rajamangala Stadium in preparation for the crucial match.
With a 2-1 lead from the first leg, Vietnam enters the second leg in high spirits, aiming to maintain their advantage.
Coach Kim Sang Sik and his team have the strongest possible lineup, with the exception of Van Toan and Tan Tai, who will miss the match.
While the players were warming up, Coach Kim Sang Sik inspected the field and prepared equipment for the tactical training session.
Hai Long has shown significant improvement under Coach Kim Sang Sik.
The Vietnamese team only needs a draw against Thailand to win the championship.
Xuan Son, the 27-year-old forward, has been in phenomenal form throughout the tournament, leading the Golden Star Warriors’ attack.
Currently topping the scoring charts with seven goals, Xuan Son is a strong contender for the Golden Boot of ASEAN Cup 2024.
He expressed confidence in his ability to score again in the second leg, contributing to Vietnam’s quest for the title.
During the training session, coach Kim Sang Sik focused on fine-tuning tactics and ensuring the players adapt to the pitch conditions at Rajamangala Stadium.
The South Korean strategist has the starting lineup ready for the rematch against Thailand.
Vietnam only needs a draw against Thailand to claim the championship. However, Xuan Son and his teammates are determined to go beyond that and secure a victory on enemy turf. The decisive match kicks off at 8:00 PM on January 5 at Rajamangala Stadium.
Nguyen Ngoc Tien