The champion returns
After an emotional victory on the Thai team’s field to win the AFF Cup 2024 throne, the Vietnamese team will return home today (January 6). Coach Kim Sang-sik and his team’s flight included all the team members, and of course, there was also the championship that we won through sweat and tears of effort.
The Vietnamese team will return on flight number VN-610, departing from Suvarnabhumi International Airport (Bangkok City, Thailand) at 12:20, landing at Noi Bai International Airport in the capital. Hanoi at 2:10 p.m. Mr. Kim’s students will be welcomed by state leaders and numerous Vietnamese fans.
Vietnam team wins AFF Cup 2024
The 3-2 victory over Thailand in the second leg of the AFF Cup 2024 final helped the Vietnamese team establish many milestones. Coach Kim Sang-sik and his team became the team with the most wins in a championship season (7 wins), the first time they won against Thailand in both finals, and the first time they won the AFF Cup away from home. , had the AFF Cup period with the most goals in history… This is also the third AFF Cup championship of the Vietnamese team, after the coronations in 2008 and 2018.
To win the championship, Coach Kim Sang-sik’s students overcame countless difficulties on Rajamangala Stadium, from Xuan Son’s injury, Supachok Sarachat’s lack of fair-play scoring to the huge pressure from Thai fans. Lan.
Difficulties piled up, but it all only enhanced the bravery of the Vietnamese team with a classic comeback, thereby becoming the new king of Southeast Asia.
Coach Kim Sang-sik shared after the match: “This is just the beginning of what I will conquer with Vietnam. After this tournament will be the Asian Cup and SEA Games. This is just the beginning, on the journey.” The Vietnamese team and I will stride past.
We want to thank all the fans who came here to witness the championship of the Vietnamese team. I have gone through many stories and now won the championship with the Vietnamese team.
Honor for Mr. Kim Sang-sik and his students
The achievement of the Vietnamese team winning the AFF Cup 2024 championship is not only a great source of pride but also an important milestone in the development of domestic football. With this achievement, the proposal to award the Labor Medal (expected to be the proposal for the first-class Labor Medal) to the Vietnamese football team is a worthy and meaningful action, to recognize the merits of the Vietnamese football team. team and encourage sportsmanship and dedication of individuals and groups.
The third time the Vietnamese team won the Southeast Asian championship
Immediately after the Vietnamese team’s victory over Thailand in the final leg of the AFF Cup 2024 on the evening of January 5, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent a letter of congratulations to the entire team.
The full text of the letter follows: “The people and football fans nationwide are very happy with the great performance results of the Vietnam National Men’s Football Team at the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup™ 2024.
I warmly praise, acknowledge and appreciate the entire coaching staff and Vietnam national football team for their extraordinary efforts, playing resiliently, bravely, unitedly, tirelessly and winning. impressive in the first and second leg finals, officially winning the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup™ 2024 champion. This victory is a testament to the progress of Vietnamese football, and is also a meaningful gift at the beginning of the year. new gift to the people of the country.
I send my deep gratitude to the coaching staff, support staff, and those who accompany the team. Thank you fans nationwide for always accompanying, standing side by side and being the solid fulcrum of the Vietnamese football team throughout the journey to conquer the highest position in regional football…”.
