“ Nguyen Xuan Son explodes in the race for the AFF Cup 2024 top scorer title ,” CNN Indonesia headlined with strong words.
Nguyen Xuan Son extended his impressive scoring streak for the Vietnamese national team with two goals in the 3-1 win over Singapore on the evening of December 29 at Viet Tri Stadium ( Phu Tho ). The Brazilian-born striker's total goals at the AFF Cup 2024 (ASEAN Cup) rose to 5.
Nguyen Xuan Son played explosively.
After only 3 matches, the number 12 of the Vietnamese team has become the leading candidate for the title of top scorer of the AFF Cup 2024. Xuan Son temporarily rose to the top of the scoring chart, surpassing Shawal Anuar (Singapore, 4 goals) - the Singaporean player who no longer has a chance to improve his record. In addition, Xuan Son had 2 more assists for his teammates to score in the times he was on the field.
CNN Indonesia commented: “ Interestingly, Nguyen Xuan Son has not played since the beginning of the AFF Cup 2024 and only played in the final group stage match against Myanmar. Xuan Son quickly showed his top class. In his debut match with the Vietnamese team, Xuan Son scored two goals,
In the first leg of the semi-final against Singapore, Xuan Son scored another goal. The striker's goal in the 14th minute of injury time helped Vietnam win 2-0. This result made the Vietnamese team calmer and more confident when facing Singapore in the second leg .
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Vietnam 3-1 Singapore.
The news site of the archipelago country rated Nguyen Xuan Son as the strongest candidate for the title of top scorer of AFF Cup 2024. At the same time, the competitor of the striker born in 1997 is his teammate Nguyen Tien Linh.
In addition, CNN Indonesia commented that the three stars of the Thai team, including Patrik Gustavsson, Suphanat Mueanta and Teerasak Poeiphimai, have many chances to win this individual title.
However, the Thai team is facing many difficulties after losing 1-2 to the Philippines in the first leg of the semi-finals. Coach Ishii Masatada and his team need to win by at least 2 goals to secure their place in the next round.
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