AFF Cup final: Thailand must improve set-piece defending, says coach Polking

Vietnam's Vu Van Thanh celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during their first leg of the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Cup final soccer match between Vietnam and Thailand at the My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam, Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. The match ended 2-2. - AP

BANGKOK, Jan 14 (Reuters): Thailand coach Mano Polking bemoaned his side's defending at set-pieces after Vietnam salvaged a late 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Asean Championship final in Hanoi on Friday night (Jan 13).

Polking is aiming to lead the Thais to back-to-back titles after winning the South-East Asian competition last year but saw his hopes of a first-leg lead ended by Vu Van Thanh's 88th minute equaliser at My Dinh Stadium.