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.

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 won 3-2 over Thailand in the second leg of the 2024 ASEAN Championship final, at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 5.

With another two goals against Thailand, Rafaelson is on the verge of singlehandedly winning Vietnam the ASEAN Championship.

Thailand has played Vietnam 29 times, winning 18 of those games while losing just thrice. The remaining matches have been drawn.

In a historic achievement, Vietnam defeated Thailand in both legs of the 2024 AFF Cup final, marking their third championship win and rewriting tournament history.

Vietnam was crowned the well-deserved champions of the ASEAN Cup final after beating Thailand 3-2 in the second leg, securing their third title with a 5-3 aggregate score at Thailand's home ground, Rajamangala stadium,

Supachok Sarachat's controversial and tricky goal sparked heated debate among Thai football fans after the second leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup final between Vietnam and Thailand.

Rewards totaling more than 20 billion VND have been announced for Vietnam’s national team following their championship win in the 2024 ASEAN Cup.