Retired Vietnamese goalkeeper Duong Hong Son has been named considered one of the highest five AFF Suzuki Cup goalkeepers in history by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF).
Son made two appearances on his tournament debut when Vietnam reached the semi-finals in 2007, nevertheless it wasn’t until a yr later that he really shined.
According to affsuzukicup.com, who was coach Henrique Calisto’s starting goalkeeper, Son produced numerous outstanding performances – beating Singapore twice within the semi-finals, which they won 1-0 on aggregate – and his place in the ultimate was confirmed.
A series of sensible saves in the primary game of the ultimate kept hosts Thailand largely at bay after a 2-1 victory in Bangkok followed by a 1-1 attract Hanoi that saw Vietnam crowned champions for the primary time and Son named MVP.
Apart from Son, AFF recognized 4 other goalkeepers for his or her outstanding performances within the AFF Suzuki Cup, namely:
Kawin Thamsatchanan from Thailand (AFF Suzuki Cup champion – 2014, 2016)
Kurnia Meiga from Indonesia (AFF Suzuki Cup Runner-Up – 2010, 2016)
Khairul Fahmi from Malaysia (AFF Suzuki Cup champion – 2010)
Lionel Lewis from Singapore (AFF Suzuki Cup champion – 2004, 2007)
Source: Vietnam News Agency
