Vietnam holds a one-goal advantage over defending champion Thailand after the first leg, having won that game 2-1 at the Viet Tri Stadium on January 2.

Vietnam have not defeated Thailand at home ground for nearly 27 years, a streak that continues to loom as the two teams play in the first leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup final on Thursday.

Thai slugger Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai is not one to take a disprespect in the ring lightly. He made that clear right from his ONE Championship debut six years ago.