04:01, 14/01/2023

AFF Cup 2022 final first leg: Vietnam 2-2 Thailand

Vietnam were held 2-2 at home ground in the final first leg of AFF Cup 2022 on January 13 night.
 

Vietnam were held 2-2 at home ground in the final first leg of AFF Cup 2022 on January 13 night.
 
Vietnam scored first thanks to a header by Tien Linh at the 24th minute. Tien Linh’s goal at the 31st was disallowed for a foul on Thailand goalkeeper.
 
 
Tien Linh scores the opener of the match
Tien Linh scores the opener of the match
 
Vietnm played more slowly in the final 15 minutes of the first half, and Thailand took the chance to create some attempts on goals. Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam displayed excellently to save Vietnam from a conceded goal.
 
Thailand displayed better performances after the break. They took advantage of defensive errors of Vietnam to score 2 goals in the 48th and 63rd minutes.

 

Van Thanh (No.17 jersey) scores a precious goal for Vietnam
Van Thanh (No.17 jersey) scores a precious goal for Vietnam
 
In a goal-mouth scramble, Van Thanh fired the ball into Thailand’s net to earn a precious draw for Vietnam.
 
This 2-2 draw means Vietnam have to win Thailand in the second leg match played at Thammasat Stadium of Thailand on January 16 in order to claim the championship.
 
Source: zingnews.vn
Translated by H.N