Hanoi [Vietnam], August 27: The Vietnamese national team successfully defended their ASEAN Cup title after a 2-2 draw against Thailand in the second leg of the final. Numerous artists such as Ngoc Han, Xuan Hinh, My Tam, Lan Ngoc, Hoa Minzy, and others quickly shared their joy on social media.
On the evening of August 26th, the Vietnamese national team entered the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final with a 2-0 advantage from the first leg away against Thailand . Before the match kicked off, many Vietnamese artists turned their attention to My Dinh Stadium (Hanoi), sharing images of their support for the team on social media.
Artist Quyen Linh appeared in a red and yellow jersey, joining in the atmosphere of cheering for the team. Ninh Duong Lan Ngoc also prepared for the celebration with a conical hat and a horn. My Tam, Dong Nhi, and a host of other Vietnamese stars also posted moments related to the final match. Hoa Minzy was present in the stands wearing the team's jersey with her son.
The match unfolded with many unexpected twists. After the first half, the Vietnamese team faced considerable pressure from Thailand, trailing 0-1. In the second half, Hoang Hen's shot deflected off the Thai goalkeeper's foot and into the net, equalizing for Vietnam. Thailand then took the lead again, 2-1, but the Vietnamese team persevered. In injury time, a Thai player made a mistake during a counter-attack, scoring an own goal. The 2-2 score remained until the end of the match, giving coach Kim Sang Sik's team a 4-2 aggregate victory over two legs, successfully defending their title against Thailand. Vietnamese celebrities celebrate Vietnam's championship victory.
Lan Ngoc shared the moment Hoang Hen scored, while Miss Vietnam Tieu Vy posted a video celebrating when the Vietnamese team equalized 2-2 in the final minutes of injury time. Dieu Nhi, My Tam, and Hoa Minzy also quickly joined in the celebratory atmosphere after the final whistle.
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper
