Vietnam crushes Timor-Leste 7-0 in AFF Hyundai Cup opener, extends unbeaten streak

Vietnam's national football team, led by coach Kim Sang-sik, kicked off their AFF Hyundai Cup campaign with a resounding 7-0 victory against Timor-Leste. The dominant performance on Thursday, July 24 (local time), at the Chonburi Dikin Stadium in Thailand, signals a strong start for the team in the group stage.

The win not only secures three points for Vietnam in Group A but also extends their remarkable unbeaten run to 19 consecutive matches, comprising 17 wins and 2 draws. This streak marks a new national record for the longest unbeaten run in Vietnamese football history.

Vietnam, the reigning champions of the tournament, are now setting their sights on a second consecutive title and their fourth overall championship. The AFF Hyundai Cup, considered the pinnacle of Southeast Asian football and often referred to as the 'Southeast Asian World Cup,' is a highly prestigious competition.

In other Group A matches, Singapore also secured a win, defeating Cambodia 2-1. Vietnam's group also includes Indonesia. The team's current form and record-breaking unbeaten streak position them as strong contenders in their quest to defend their title.