2021/2022 AFF Suzuki Cup Championship
The 2018 champions, Vietnam, were considered the favorites for the 2021/2022 AFF Suzuki Cup Championship. However, teams like Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore were determined to win and take the title from the two-time champions.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the tournament was postponed from 2020 and the format was changed. The entire tournament was held in Singapore this time.
Ten teams were invited to participate and were divided into two groups, A and B. The top two teams from each group would advance to the semi-finals.
In the semi-finals, Thailand faced Vietnam. Thailand emerged victorious with a score of 2-0 on December 23, 2021.
Team Line-ups
Vietnam (5-4-1)
- Trần Nguyên Mạnh – Goalkeeper (№23)
- Quế Ngọc Hải – Defender (№3)
- Nguyễn Thành Chung – Defender (№16)
- Vũ Văn Thanh – Defender (№17)
- Nguyễn Phong Hồng Duy – Defender (№7)
- Đỗ Duy Mạnh – Defender (№2)
- Nguyễn Văn Toàn – Midfielder (№9)
- Nguyễn Tuấn Anh – Midfielder (№11)
- Nguyễn Quang Hải – Midfielder (№19)
- Nguyễn Hoàng Đức – Midfielder (№14)
- Nguyễn Công Phượng – Forward (№10)
Park Hang-Seo – Head Coach
Thailand (4-4-2)
- Budprom – Goalkeeper (№20)
- Kaman – Defender (№26)
- Bunmathan – Defender (№3)
- Weerawatnodom – Defender (№15)
- Bihr – Defender (№4)
- Yooyen – Midfielder (№6)
- Songkrasin – Midfielder (№18)
- Suengchitthawon – Midfielder (№12)
- Sukjitthammakul – Midfielder (№16)
- Dangda – Forward (№10)
- Sarachat – Forward (№7)
Alexandré Pölking – Head Coach
Match Review
The match started with both teams displaying an active style of play, alternating between attacking and defensive strategies. However, the game mainly consisted of counterattacks and capitalizing on mistakes by the opponents. In the 14th minute, Thailand’s midfielder Songkrasin scored the first goal, utilizing their effective counterattack tactics. Songkrasin scored again in the 23rd minute, bringing the score to 2-0 in favor of Thailand. Vietnam became more aggressive after conceding the second goal, but failed to score. The match ended with a 2-0 victory for Thailand.
Match Statistics
Shots
Vietnam: 14; Thailand: 6.
Shots on Target
Vietnam: 1; Thailand: 3.
Ball Possession
Vietnam: 47%; Thailand: 53%.
Passes
Vietnam: 370; Thailand: 410.
Pass Accuracy
Vietnam: 69%; Thailand: 76%.
Fouls
Vietnam: 21; Thailand: 18.
Yellow Cards
Vietnam: 3; Thailand: 4.
Red Cards
Vietnam: 0; Thailand: 0.
Offsides
Vietnam: 3; Thailand: 2.
Corner Kicks
Vietnam: 3; Thailand: 3.
On December 26, 2021, Thailand and Vietnam faced each other again in the second match of the Suzuki Cup semi-finals.
Team Line-ups
Thailand (4-4-2)
- Budprom – Goalkeeper (№20)
- Bunmathan – Defender (№3)
- Kaman – Defender (№26)
- Bihr – Defender (№4)
- Weerawatnodom – Defender (№15)
- Songkrasin – Midfielder (№18)
- Sukjitthammakul – Midfielder (№16)
- Puangjan – Midfielder (№8)
- Yooyen – Midfielder (№6)
- Dangda – Forward (№10)
- Charoenrattanapirom – Forward (№14)
Alexandré Pölking – Head Coach
Vietnam (5-4-1)
- Trần Nguyên Mạnh – Goalkeeper (№23)
- Hồ Tấn Tài – Defender (№13)
- Quế Ngọc Hải – Defender (№3)
- Nguyễn Thành Chung – Defender (№16)
- Bùi Tiến Dũng – Defender (№4)
- Nguyễn Phong Hồng Duy – Defender (№7)
- Nguyễn Quang Hải – Midfielder (№19)
- Hà Đức Chinh – Midfielder (№18)
- Phan Văn Đức – Midfielder (№20)
- Nguyễn Hoàng Đức – Midfielder (№14)
- Nguyễn Tiến Linh – Forward (№22)
Park Hang-Seo – Head Coach
Match Review
Minor changes were made to the starting lineups. These changes were mainly due to the number of yellow cards received in the first leg. Overall, the substitutions did not significantly affect the outcome of the match. Thailand appeared more confident and played with a positional approach. They focused on defense and counterattacked when opportunities arose. Despite Vietnam’s efforts in attack, the score remained 0-0. Thailand won the semi-finals with a 2-0 aggregate score.
Match Statistics
Shots
Thailand: 6; Vietnam: 15.
Shots on Target
Thailand: 1; Vietnam: 5.
Ball Possession
Thailand: 57%; Vietnam: 43%.
Number of Passes
Thailand: 376; Vietnam: 280.
Pass Accuracy
Thailand: 70%; Vietnam: 60%.
Fouls
Thailand: 14; Vietnam: 19.
Yellow Cards
Thailand: 2; Vietnam: 2.
Red Cards
Thailand: 0; Vietnam: 0.
Offsides
Thailand: 1; Vietnam: 2.
Corner Kicks
Thailand: 2; Vietnam: 6.
Fscore’s AFF Suzuki Cup Football Prediction
The tournament final featured Indonesia and Thailand. Thailand emerged as the winners of the Suzuki Cup finals. The first game ended with a 4-0 victory for Thailand, while the second match ended in a draw with a score of 2-2.
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