Thrilling Asean Championship Final: Thailand vs Vietnam

Thailand will face Vietnam in the final of the Asean Championship after Suphanat Mueanta's dramatic extra-time header secured a 4-3 aggregate victory over the Philippines. Vietnam reached the final by defeating Singapore with a 5-1 aggregate score. The final's first leg will be hosted in Viet Tri.

Thailand has booked their place in the Asean Championship final, setting up a thrilling clash against Vietnam. The decisive moment came with Suphanat Mueanta's stunning extra-time header, which sealed a 4-3 aggregate win against the Philippines in an intense semi-final encounter.

The defending champions overcame a 2-1 deficit from their first match in Manila, as Peeradon Chamratsamee and Patrik Gustavsson contributed to ensuring Thailand's lead. However, the Philippines forced extra-time with Bjorn Kristensen's late strike, yet it wasn't enough to halt Thailand's pursuit of another title.

Vietnam, meanwhile, eased past Singapore in their semi-final with a commanding 5-1 aggregate victory, thanks to Nguyen Xuan Son's performance. They host the first leg of the final in Viet Tri this Thursday, with the return leg scheduled in Bangkok on Sunday.

(With inputs from agencies.)