Thailand shatter Vietnam's 27-match unbeaten run to seal ASEAN Cup final spot

A 2-0 defeat to Thailand in the FIFA ASEAN Cup saw Vietnam's remarkable 27-match unbeaten run under Kim Sang-sik come to an end, handing their rivals an early ticket to the final. Despite a spirited second-half display and a goal ruled out by VAR, the Golden Star Warriors were left empty-handed.

2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup

03:47 - 30/09/2026

Bitter defeat ends historic unbeaten run

Vietnam players react to a bitter defeat that ended their historic 27-match unbeaten run.

Thailand opened the scoring in the 10th minute through Sarach Yooyen, before VAR ruled out Tai Loc's equalizer in the 37th minute for offside. In the fourth minute of stoppage time (90+4'), Chaiyaphon Otton sealed a 2-0 victory for Thailand. This result brings a dramatic end to Vietnam's remarkable 27-match unbeaten streak under manager Kim Sang-sik.

Late rally falls short as Group B takes shape

Vietnam mount a late second-half rally against Thailand in their ASEAN Cup Group B clash.

Despite enjoying 58% possession and registering 12 shots in a scoreless second half, Vietnam remain under immense pressure in second place in Group B (3 points, goal difference of 0). Meanwhile, table-toppers Thailand lead the way with six points (GD +5) to book their place in the final. Adding to a frustrating night, Dinh Bac and Thanh Long were selected for random doping tests that dragged on until nearly midnight.

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