Thursday, 02 January 2025 – 06:56 WIB
Thai national team coach, Masatada Ishii. Photo: taken from X/Changsuek_TH
jpnn.com – The Vietnam vs Thailand match in the 2024 AFF Cup final is likened to El Clasico because both teams are the best in Southeast Asia.
Thailand is the team with the best FIFA ranking in Southeast Asia, namely 97th in the world. Meanwhile, Vietnam is in 114th position.
A number of parties called the Vietnam versus Thailand match like El Clasico. This is also a repeat of the 2022 edition of the AFF Cup final.
Thailand coach Masatada Ishii welcomes when the match against Vietnam is called El Clasico.
“Many people say Vietnam vs Thailand is an El Clasico match, but I have never experienced it.”
“When people see it as El Clasico, that is a good sign for us and Vietnam,” Ishii was quoted as saying Thairath.
Ishii also believes that the match against Vietnam will be an interesting match.
Thailand is still the most successful team in the AFF Cup with seven championship titles.
The Vietnam vs Thailand match in the 2024 AFF Cup final is likened to El Clasico because both teams are the best in Southeast Asia.
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