Malaysian fans exclaimed one thing after Vietnam’s hard-fought victory

Although the Vietnam national team secured all 3 points against Nepal, many Malaysian supporters still feel that the “Golden Dragons” have yet to show convincing form to compete for the top spot in Group F.

The 1-0 win over Nepal helps Vietnam remain close behind Malaysia in the race for direct qualification to the 2027 Asian Cup finals. However, while Vietnamese fans feel relieved, the Malaysian fan community reacted quite actively, even somewhat sarcastically about their direct rival’s performance.

On Malaysian football forums, many comments suggested Vietnam was “lucky” as the only goal came from an own goal. One user wrote: “Without that moment, they might have been held to a draw by a weak team like Nepal. Our Malaysia scored 5 goals against Laos, while they only won 1-0.”

Another account sarcastically commented: “Want to fight for first place playing like this? If they face Malaysia and play like today, they’ll lose early.” However, there were also more moderate opinions, acknowledging that although Vietnam’s play wasn’t spectacular, they showed resilience in tough matches. A neutral fan noted: “Even with a narrow win, Vietnam still controlled the game. The important thing is they know how to protect their lead.”

In contrast, optimistic Malaysian fans expressed strong confidence in their team. They frequently compared Malaysia’s superior goal difference (14 scored, 1 conceded) to Vietnam’s (9 scored, 5 conceded). A popular comment on the Harimau Malaya forum stated: “We are beating every opponent by a wide margin, while Vietnam struggles in every match. The difference is clear.”

Some Malaysian fans even viewed Vietnam’s win as a “good sign” for themselves. “Let Vietnam win lightly like that, when they meet Malaysia, they’ll see who the real strong team is,” one user wrote with a laughing emoji.

Still, some supporters showed respect for Vietnam, recognizing them as a team with resilience and experience in major tournaments. “Though the win was tough, Vietnam is always a formidable opponent. They are well-organized and know how to bounce back when needed,” shared one fan.

With only two matches left in Group F, Malaysia leads with a perfect 12 points, while Vietnam is second with 9 points. The upcoming clash between the two teams in early 2026 is eagerly anticipated by regional fans as an early “final” of the group.

With Malaysia’s impressive scoring form and Vietnam’s disciplined play, this rematch promises plenty of excitement and heated debates on social media.

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