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Vietnam clinches fourth ASEAN title with aggregate victory over Thailand
Vietnam has secured their fourth ASEAN championship after a dramatic two-legged final against Thailand, holding on for a 4-2 aggregate victory. The defending champions drew 2-2 in the second leg at My Dinh National Stadium, recovering twice to claim the regional crown.
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Vietnam completed their path to a fourth ASEAN championship title with a hard-fought performance in the final against Thailand, finishing with a 4-2 aggregate scoreline across the two-legged tie.
The deciding fixture at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi ended in a 2-2 draw, with Vietnam demonstrating resilience by mounting comebacks on two occasions during the match. The defending champions' ability to respond when trailing proved decisive in securing the regional trophy.
The result marks Vietnam's fourth championship in the ASEAN football tournament, reaffirming their status as one of the region's dominant football nations. Thailand pushed the champions hard throughout the final series but ultimately fell short in their bid to claim the title.
The aggregate victory secures Vietnam's position at the top of Southeast Asian football and represents a significant achievement for the national programme. The championship demonstrates the strength of Vietnamese football's development trajectory in regional competition.