In what was expected to be an ASEAN Championship final that would go down to the wire, the drama of extra-time and penalties ultimately was not required. Nonetheless, that did not stop the two finalists from combining to produce a sheer heart-stopper on Sunday -- as Vietnam prevailed in an epic second leg with a 3-2 win over Thailand at Bangkok's Rajamangala Stadium to win their third regional crown with a 5-3 aggregate triumph.

Vietnam’s remarkable victory over Thailand in the 2024 ASEAN Cup final has been celebrated by global media, with ESPN and Reuters highlighting the team’s resilience.

BANGKOK – Despite losing star striker Rafaelson to injury, Vietnam claimed their third Asean Championship title with a 3-2 win over 10-man defending champions Thailand in the second leg of the final at the Rajamangala Stadium on Jan 5.

Vietnam won the Asean Championship for the third time in their history on Sunday (Jan 5) as a 3-2 win over 10-man defending champions Thailand in the second leg of the final in Bangkok sealed a 5-3 aggregate victory for Kim Sang-sik's side.

Vietnam 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.

Vietnam holds a one-goal advantage over defending champion Thailand after the first leg, having won that game 2-1 at the Viet Tri Stadium on January 2.

Businesses and organizations have announced rewards worth billions of dong (VND1 billion = US$39,000) for Vietnam’s national football team following their victory in the 2024 ASEAN Cup final.