'I accept all comments'

"Watch football intelligently, don't just use emotions to criticize players"

In the second leg of the final, Thailand lost 2-3 to Vietnam, thereby accepting the runner-up position in the AFF Cup 2024 with a 3-5 aggregate loss after 2 matches. Notably, after 16 years, Thailand lost to Vietnam at home. At the same time, this is also the first time in the history of the AFF Cup that the Vietnam team was able to beat Thailand in both final matches.

When the second leg of the final ended, the Thai team received a lot of criticism from fans for losing right at home. Among them, Weerathep Pomphan - the player who received a red card in the 74th minute - was the most "attacked" on social networks. Before Weerathep Pomphan left the field, the Thai team was still leading 2-1 in the second leg. However, since he was sent off, the "War Elephants" no longer created the same pressure as before and even conceded 2 more goals from the Vietnamese team.

Weerathep Pomphan (18) received a second yellow card and had to leave the field.

Regarding Weerathep Pomphan being criticized, Sarayut Chaikhamdee commented: “Peeradon Chamrasamee almost dominated the midfield area. However, to do that, Weerathep Pomphan had to shoulder the responsibility of recovering the ball and colliding with the opponent. If you are a person who knows how to watch football, you will not blame these two players. Regarding the second yellow card that Weerathep Pomphan received and had to leave the field, use your judgment to see how to handle it. Watch football intelligently, do not just use your emotions in your comments to criticize.”

In addition to Weerathep Pomphan, defender Pansa Hemviboon also became the “target” of Thai fans. In the first leg of the final, Pansa Hemviboon wore the captain’s armband, played with Chalermsak Aukkee and made many mistakes, helping Xuan Son score two goals. However, in the second leg, Pansa Hemviboon continued to be given the opportunity and played with Jonathan Khemdee. In the 82nd minute of the match, Pansa Hemviboon was the player who scored an own goal, helping the Vietnamese team tie the score 2-2.

“As for Pansa Hemviboon, I think everything he did was fine, except for the own goal. However, I will give you an overview of the situation. At that time, the right-back Suphanan Burirat was out of position and Pansa Hemviboon was in a passive position. Please go back to the game and look carefully. Don't just comment, attack and claim that it was Pansa Hemviboon's fault,” Sarayut Chaikhamdee added.

Pansa Hemviboon (right) is the player who scored an own goal, helping the Vietnamese team equalize 2-2 in the second leg.

Madam Pang speaks out after the final

In contrast to the angry attitude of the fans, many veteran Thai players such as Chanathip Songkrasin, Dangda or Theerathon Bunmathan sent words of encouragement to their younger brothers. Chanathip Songkrasin shared on his personal page: "Keep fighting, Thai team."

Madam Pang thanks Thai fans for always supporting the Thai team

Meanwhile, Madam Pang also appeared before the media and shared her thoughts after the AFF Cup 2024 final. The FAT president expressed: “We would like to sincerely thank the clubs, players, coaches and all team staff for trying to show their best at the AFF Cup 2024. From the bottom of my heart, I accept all the comments after this tournament. I have to apologize to the Thai fans for cheering for the team today but we could not win the AFF Cup. We have lost the advantage since the first leg of the final in Vietnam. Thailand lost 1-2 and today also conceded an early goal.

However, I believe this defeat is also a lesson for FAT. I am the president and I understand that in any tournament, fans want the Thai team to be the winner. I am sad to lose the final but at the same time I am happy because Thai fans always have great affection for the team, nearly 47,000 fans came to the stadium today. Thank you all for encouraging and being by my side as well as the Thai team."

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/cuu-tien-dao-thai-lan-dap-tra-cdv-madam-pang-toi-chap-nhan-tat-ca-binh-luan-185250106043019278.htm