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Vietnam XI awaits Philippines-Thailand winner
Vietnam has secured a spot in the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup finals and will face the winner of the match between the Philippines and Thailand.
The Vietnamese team defeated Singapore 3-1 in the second leg of their semifinal, winning the tie with a 5-1 aggregate score.
Nguyen Xuan Son scored twice for Vietnam, with Kyoga Nakamura netting Singapore's lone goal and Nguyen Tien Linh sealing the win with a penalty.
Vietnam, a two-time champion and a runner-up in 2022, will await the result of the match between the Philippines and defending champions Thailand.
The Philippines holds a 2-1 lead over Thailand from the first leg of their semifinal and aims to secure a draw or a win in the second leg to advance.
The finals are scheduled to begin in Viet Tri City, Vietnam, on January 2, with the second leg taking place three nights later on the opponent's home ground.
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