In the first half of the ASEAN Cup Final between Vietnam and Thailand, striker Nguyen Xuan Son suffered a very serious injury.

The incident happened in the 33rd minute of the first half, during an attempt to pass the ball, Xuan Son. Afterwards, he covered his face in pain and collapsed on the field, worrying his teammates and spectators at Rajamangala Stadium.

Close-up of striker Nguyen Xuan Son's injury in the AFF Cup final between Vietnam and Thailand.

In slow motion footage, it is shown that Xuan Son did not collide with the Thai player, but the striker's shin was bent down while he was trying to pass the ball inside.

Vietnam's number 12 player was carried off the field on a stretcher, unable to continue playing. The medical team then bandaged and splinted Xuan Son. Slow motion images and initial signs showed that this player may have a broken leg. Currently, Xuan Son has been taken to the emergency room at a hospital in Bangkok.

Xuan Son's injury is a big loss for the Vietnamese team at the moment. Duy Manh burst into tears when he saw his teammate's serious injury.

On social networks, Vietnamese fans sent their best wishes to striker Nguyen Xuan Son.

Journalist Ha Quang Minh expressed his sorrow: "I feel sorry for Xuan Son. The injury is too serious. Now is the time for coach Kim and the rest of the team to react on the field to prove that football is a team sport and that the team's victory does not depend on just one individual. At the same time, it is also the time for the rest of Vietnamese football to respond to Xuan Son. Such a serious injury can take away a lot from him. We needed him, and now, he needs us. Come on, Xuan Son."

Many viewers hope that striker number 12 will recover soon and return to the field. "Blooding and breaking bones for the red shirt, you are Vietnamese", "Standing at the peak of your career, always hoping everything will be okay for Mr. Son", "Oh my god, I hope he will come back soon"; "Hopefully the injury can be cured, because there are serious injuries that ruin your career. So sad and pitiful".

"Hope Xuan Son recovers soon, Vietnam stays calm and confident to win the cup to encourage Xuan Son"; "His career is on the rise, just hope he recovers quickly and doesn't lose his form, so sad. Hope he stays optimistic"; "So sad, he devoted himself to the national flag and colors, Vietnam"; "So heartbreaking, my heart breaks"; "Poor Son, he devoted himself to the team, but in the last match he was seriously injured. This type of fracture will greatly affect his career, hope he recovers soon"... are comments from many viewers.

Leaving the field with a serious injury, Nguyen Xuan Son ended his journey at the ASEAN Cup 2024 with 7 goals and 2 assists.

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