Vietnam, led by head coach Kim Sang-sik, has achieved a historic second consecutive title at the Hyundai Cup, often called the "World Cup of Southeast Asia."
They dramatically extended their undefeated streak to 26 matches, scoring two goals exclusively through opponent own goals.
Returning home after a 2-0 away victory, Vietnam struggled significantly against their archrival Thailand on home turf.
They conceded the opening goal just 12 minutes into the first half. In the 7th minute of the second half, they managed to equalize thanks to a stroke of good fortune when a shot that hit the goalpost bounced off the opposing goalkeeper's legs and into the net. However, they allowed another goal in the 40th minute of the second half, bringing Thailand within striking distance with a 3-2 aggregate score.
During stoppage time as the precarious lead continued, the "g diosa of fortune" once again favored Coach Kim Sang-sik's Vietnam.
During a counterattack, a Thai defender attempted to clear a cross from Vietnam, only to accidentally kick it into his own net.
Thanks to this, Vietnam dramatically extended its undefeated streak to 26 matches, and Coach Kim Sang-sik, who led the team to a 4-2 aggregate victory for their first-ever back-to-back Hyundai Cup titles, savored the joy with home fans.
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