ASEAN Cup homepage picks 6 most worth-watching stars in the final match

The ASEAN Cup 2024 homepage has selected 6 faces that promise to shine in the two final matches between Vietnam and Thailand.

Nguyen Xuan Son (12) is expected to lead Vietnam to win the ASEAN Cup 2024 - Photo: HOANG TUNG

On the evening of January 2, the Vietnamese team will host the Thai team at Viet Tri Stadium, Phu Tho in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2024 final. This promises to be the most difficult match since the beginning of the tournament for coach Kim Sang Sik and his team. The homepage of the ASEAN Cup 2024 has given 6 names (Vietnam 3 players, Thailand 3 players) who can decide the outcome of the confrontation considered the "Southeast Asian super classic". In particular, the competition between the two candidates for the Golden Boot, Nguyen Xuan Son of the Vietnamese team and Patrik Gustavsson of Thailand, has received the most attention. The article believes that although Nguyen Xuan Son has not played since the beginning of the tournament, he is an important factor in the journey to the final for the second consecutive time of the Vietnamese team with 5 goals.

“With Xuan Son being the main striker of the “Golden Star Warriors”, the Thai defense will have to work harder to stop this striker who is in good form” - the ASEAN Cup homepage commented. Meanwhile, Swedish-born striker Patrik Gustavsson is gradually proving that he is capable of replacing the legendary Teerasil Dangda in the attack of the “War Elephants”. Gustavsson's 4 goals and 2 assists all came at times when Thailand was in trouble. The ASEAN Cup 2024 homepage also emphasized that Gustavsson is very lucky to score against Vietnam. He scored in his debut match in September 2024.

Patrik Gustavsson (9) on the way to replace the legendary Teerasil Dangda - Photo: CHANGSUEK

Next, Thailand will put their trust in the two brothers Supachok Sarachat and Suphanat Mueanta. Contrary to expectations, Supachok Sarachat has only played 2 matches in the tournament, but the article on the ASEAN Cup homepage believes that with the level of the player playing in Japan (Consadole Sapporo), Supachok can absolutely shine in the final match.

Suphanat Mueanta is Thailand's number 1 star at the ASEAN Cup 2024 - Photo: CHANGSUEK

Thailand's number 1 star in this tournament must be his younger brother Suphanat Mueanta. Only 22 years old, Suphanat has created a storm at this year's ASEAN Cup by scoring 4 goals and providing 4 assists. The midfielder's most impressive moment was the goal in the 116th minute of the second leg of the semi-final, helping Thailand overcome the Philippines to reach the final. On the other side of the field, the ASEAN Cup homepage believes that Nguyen Hoang Duc's role is most important in the midfield area. The player born in 1998 is considered a versatile midfielder with good passing ability and wide range of activities. Pressing the goalkeeper and then dribbling past 2 Singaporean players in the second leg of the semi-final proved Hoang Duc's class.

Nguyen Hoang Duc (14) plays an important role in Vietnam's midfield - Photo: HAI LONG

In addition, the Vietnamese team can also rely on Nguyen Tien Linh. The article believes that the scoring talent in the role of "super sub" striker of Binh Duong will be the key to bringing Vietnam to the throne.

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