Prime Minister congratulates national football team for winning ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup™ 2024

Viet Nam secured their third AFF Cup title with a dramatic 3–2 victory over Thailand in the second leg of the 2024 final, winning 5–3 on aggregate.

The Prime Minister expressed his pride and thanked the team for their extraordinary efforts, resilient, courageous, united, and tireless performance.

"The victory is not only the pride of Vietnamese sports but also a source of inspiration for the entire nation, demonstrating the aspiration to rise and conquer new heights", he said. 

The Government leader also expressed his gratitude to millions of fans nationwide who have always accompanied, stood side by side, and been a solid support for the team throughout its journey to conquer the highest position in regional football.

The Prime Minister affirmed that this victory is a testament to the progress of Vietnamese football, and is also a meaningful New Year gift for the people of the whole country.

Especially, Prime Minister Pham sent his regards and encouragement to player Nguyen Xuan Son, wishing him a speedy recovery so he can return to the field and continue to contribute to the country's football.

He was convinced that the football player will overcome difficulties and come back stronger, together with the national team, affirm the position of Vietnamese football in the regional arena and aim for greater success in the future.

At a packed Rajamangala Stadium on Sunday, Pham Tuan Hai opened the scoring in his first start of the tournament, in eight minutes in and forced an own goal out of Pansa Hemviboon in the second half before Nguyen Hai Long sealed the 3-2 victory in the 20th minute of second-half stoppage time for the Golden Star Warriors to add to their 2008 and 2018 triumphs.

Looking to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg, Thailand scored through Benjamin Davis and Supachok Sarachat and were close to forcing extra time through Suphanan Bureerat, who hit the woodwork in the 90th minute, but fell short of securing their third consecutive and eighth overall ASEAN Championship title.

Viet Nam suffered another blow soon after as Xuan Son, the tournament’s Most Valuable Player and top scorer with seven goals, had to be carried away on a stretcher after sustaining an injury, with Nguyen Tien Linh replacing him in the 34th minute./.