Vietnam crowned champions of AFF Suzuki Cup 2018

The Vietnam national team are officially AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 champions as they claimed a marginal 1-0 win over Malaysia in the final return leg at Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium on December 15.

Vietnamese players celebrate the opening goal by Anh Duc. (Photo: NDO/Tran Hai)
Vietnamese players celebrate the opening goal by Anh Duc. (Photo: NDO/Tran Hai)

Veteran striker Nguyen Anh Duc scored the only goal in the match, helping the home team to clinch their second AFF Cup title in history. (Photo: NDO/Tran Hai)

Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai was honoured with the Most Valuable Player award for his outstanding performance at the tournament. (Photo: NDO/Tran Hai)

Vietnam are officially AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 champions. (Photo: NDO/Tran Hai)

The home fans create a jubilant atmosphere at My Dinh Stadium. (Photo: NDO/Tran Hai)

The jubilant atmosphere created by fans from both sides at My Dinh Stadium. (Photo: AFF Suzuki Cup)

Phan Van Duc in action during the match. (Photo: AFF Suzuki Cup)

Nguyen Anh Duc in action during the match. (Photo: AFF Suzuki Cup)

Vietnamese players celebrate with the AFF Cup 2018 trophy. (Photo: AFF Suzuki Cup)

Captain Nguyen Van Quyet lifts the AFF Cup 2018 trophy. (Photo: AFF Suzuki Cup)

Coach Park Hang-seo lifts the AFF Cup 2018 trophy. (Photo: AFF Suzuki Cup)