Powerless against Thailand, Vietnam had to exit the AFF Cup 2012.

(06/05/2025 - Views: 8)

Entering the important match with fragile hopes, Vietnam is expected to bring some comforting images to the fans at home. Thailand has proactively put out their second team to rest key players for the semi-finals, so the chance cannot be said to be impossible. With a condition to win by two goals and Myanmar to win against Philippines, Vietnam is waiting for a miracle.However, life doesn't always meet human expectations, especially for those who are not deserving of it. Starting very well against the opponent, Vietnam played actively in the beginning and continuously launched attacks to seek a goal. The best opportunity came from Cao Sy Cuong's beautiful long shot, but unfortunately, the ball hit the crossbar.Thailand had many corner kick situations. From such related plays, in the 21st minute, Keawsombut easily headed in the opening goal. All Vietnam defenders were helpless in this quite simple situation. Despite conceding a goal, the white-shirted players did not give up and kept attacking. Thanh Luong played very bravely and his shot was good, but unfortunately, the ball did not go into the net.Moving into the second half, while the Thailand vs Vietnam match did not have a goal yet, Philippines scored first against Myanmar. With nothing to lose, Vietnam continued their fruitless efforts until they received another "slap" from Thailand's number 9. This time, Vietnam's two defenders let Keawsombut head in past goalkeeper Duong Hong Son. All hopes at this moment were gone, and Vietnam could only hope to find an honorary goal.In the 72nd minute of the match, Van Quyet escaped the offside trap of Thailand's defenders to receive Trong Hoang's pass and headed in a goal for the white-shirted players. Invigorated after the honorary goal, Vietnam tried to find an equalizer for the rest of the time, but they couldn't find one and Thailand sealed the match. The ball this time before going into the net grazed Keawsombut's head, then hit Gia Tu's leg and went in. All hopes were almost completely closed.A draw and two losses, a poor record for the Vietnam team before leaving the AFF Cup 2012. There is no need to say how the domestic fans will react to what the representatives of the country have done. Disappointment is inevitable, but after that disappointment, what will everyone do to bring the promising football scene to further development?* Starting lineup:Vietnam: Duong Hong Son, Hong Tien, Gia Tu, Minh Duc, Au Van Hoan, Sy Cuong, Trong Hoang, Thanh Luong, Tan Tai, Quoc Anh, Van Quyet.Thailand: Kawin, Piyaphol, Natthaporn, Niweat, Anucha, Prayat, Apipo, Sumanya, Arthit, Sompong, Kirati.