The Philippine men’s football team’s dream of getting to the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup final for the first time at the expense of defending champion Thailand was shattered Monday after

After securing their spot in the 2024 ASEAN Cup final with a victory over Singapore, Vietnam defender Bui Tien Dung expressed his desire to face Thailand rather than the Philippines in the title match.

The Philippines will take on Thailand anew in the second leg of the 2024 ASEAN Championship (AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup) semifinals on Monday in Bangkok.

SINGAPORE suffered two sickening stoppage-time blows on Boxing Day as they lost 2-0 to Vietnam in the first leg of the Asean Championship semi-finals at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Friday while Philippines upset Thailand 2-1 for their first win over their rivals in 52 years on Sunday night.

Defender Chalermsak Aukkee is confident that Thailand will secure a spot in the 2024 ASEAN Cup final and leave the Philippines in tears after the second leg at of the semifinals at Rajamangala Stadium.

The Philippines ended its dream run in the 2024 ASEAN Championshipafter falling short against Thailand, 3-1, (4-3 on aggregate) on Monday in the second leg of the semifinals in Bangkok.

Thailand will face Vietnam in the final of the Asean Championship after Suphanat Mueanta's extra-time header earned the defending champions a 3-1 win over the Philippines in Bangkok on Monday to register a 4-3 aggregate victory.

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced ticket sales for the first leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup final, even though Vietnam’s opponent is yet to be determined.

Thailand are through to the ASEAN Championship final but only after producing an almighty effort to get past Philippines.