In the first leg of the final on January 13, Que Ngoc Hai had a fight with Theerathon Bunmathan – the most popular player in Thailand, and became a character attacked by the media and fans of this country.
In the past, the 1993 midfielder also collided with coach Mano Polking in the first leg of the AFF Cup 2020 semi-finals, or confronted Thai fans when participating in the 2019 King’s Cup.
In the first leg of the final on January 13, Que Ngoc Hai had a fight with Theerathon Bunmathan – the most popular player in Thailand, and became a character attacked by the media and fans of this country.
In the past, the 1993 midfielder also collided with coach Mano Polking in the first leg of the AFF Cup 2020 semi-finals, or confronted Thai fans when participating in the 2019 King’s Cup.
Entering the second leg of the final, Thai fans seemed to have made a plan to put pressure on Que Ngoc Hai.
When the host at the stadium announced the name of the Vietnamese midfielder in the starting lineup, the sounds of `boo` – a common protest from the audience – echoed across Thammasat stadium.
Entering the second leg of the final, Thai fans seemed to have made a plan to put pressure on Que Ngoc Hai.
When the host at the stadium announced the name of the Vietnamese midfielder in the starting lineup, the sounds of `boo` – a common protest from the audience – echoed across Thammasat stadium.
They also printed pictures of Que Ngoc Hai and his collision with Theerathon in the first leg.
They also printed pictures of Que Ngoc Hai and his collision with Theerathon in the first leg.
From the moment he warmed up until he entered the match, every time Que Ngoc Hai touched the ball, the `boo` sound appeared.
Despite facing pressure from the opposing audience, Que Ngoc Hai still showed composure and precision in the match.
From the moment he warmed up until he entered the match, every time Que Ngoc Hai touched the ball, the `boo` sound appeared.
Despite facing pressure from the opposing audience, Que Ngoc Hai still showed composure and precision in the match.
Thai fans showed a systematic cheering plan.
Besides Que Ngoc Hai, Coach Park Hang-seo is the next Vietnamese member to receive a lot of boos from the home fans.
Thai fans showed a systematic cheering plan.
Besides Que Ngoc Hai, Coach Park Hang-seo is the next Vietnamese member to receive a lot of boos from the home fans.
The final second leg recorded many collisions between players from both teams.
The final second leg recorded many collisions between players from both teams.
Japanese referee Jumpei Iida issued a total of nine yellow cards and one red card in this match.
Japanese referee Jumpei Iida issued a total of nine yellow cards and one red card in this match.
Players from both teams had some clashing situations such as when Vu Van Thanh got angry with Sasalak, Peeradon fouled Tuan Anh from behind, or Que Ngoc Hai confronted Adisak Kraisorn (picture).
Players from both teams had some clashing situations such as when Vu Van Thanh got angry with Sasalak, Peeradon fouled Tuan Anh from behind, or Que Ngoc Hai confronted Adisak Kraisorn (picture).
Another Vietnamese player who also received a lot of boos from Thai fans was Doan Van Hau.
Another Vietnamese player who also received a lot of boos from Thai fans was Doan Van Hau.
He proactively raised his hand to apologize to the home fans after a collision.
He proactively raised his hand to apologize to the home fans after a collision.
The match ended with a 1-0 win for Thailand, with the only goal coming from Theerathon’s long-range shot in the 24th minute. This was Vietnam’s second loss in two consecutive AFF Cups against Thailand.
In the 2020 tournament, the team under Mr. Park lost to this rival with a score of 0-2 in the first leg of the semi-finals.
The match ended with a 1-0 win for Thailand, with the only goal coming from Theerathon’s long-range shot in the 24th minute. This was Vietnam’s second loss in two consecutive AFF Cups against Thailand.
In the 2020 tournament, the team under Mr. Park lost to this rival with a score of 0-2 in the first leg of the semi-finals.
Que Ngoc Hai and his teammates once again missed the AFF Cup championship.
Que Ngoc Hai and his teammates once again missed the AFF Cup championship.
Hieu Luong (from Bangkok)