Thailand's defender Nicholas Mickelson (C) fights for the ball with Vietnam's forward Rafaelson (L) during the 2024 ASEAN Electric Cup final first leg football match between Vietnam and Thailand at the Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho province on January 2, 2025. (Photo by NHAC NGUYEN / AFP) (Photo by NHAC NGUYEN/AFP via Getty Images)