Watch every moment Xuan Son destroyed Thailand's defense

(VTC News) - Despite being closely marked, Nguyen Xuan Son still defeated the Thai defense with 2 goals to help the Vietnamese team gain the advantage after the first leg of the AFF Cup 2024 final.

Nguyen Xuan Son was a standout player for the Vietnamese team in the first leg of the AFF Cup 2024 (ASEAN Cup) final at Viet Tri Stadium ( Phu Tho ) on the evening of January 2. The striker born in 1997 was still trusted by coach Kim Sang-sik to lead the Vietnamese team's attack when facing Thailand.

In the 59th minute, Quang Hai crossed the ball from the right to the left of the penalty area for Van Thanh to head the ball inside for Xuan Son to rush down and head the ball into the goal to open the score.

This is Xuan Son's sixth goal in four matches for the Vietnamese team. Before this striker, no other player had ever scored in four consecutive matches for the Vietnamese team at the AFF Cup.

The joy of Xuan Son and coach Kim Sang-sik

In the 73rd minute, center back Chalermsak Aukkee lost the ball to Xuan Son in the middle of the field. The Vietnamese striker dribbled the ball from home field to the opponent's penalty area.

Xuan Son's decisive shot beat goalkeeper Patiwat Khammai, helping the Vietnamese team lead 2-0. The Viet Tri stadium's stands exploded.

Xuan Son consolidated his leading position in the race for the AFF Cup 2024 top scorer title with his 7th goal in the tournament.

Xuan Son continues to show spectacular scoring form.

The main striker of the Vietnamese team was closely marked by Thai defenders.

However, he still dominated most of the contests and scored 2 goals.

Vietnam team won Thailand at home for the first time in 27 years (since the semi-finals of AFF Cup 1998). Xuan Son was the best player of the match.

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