Live coverage of the 2026 Asian futsal quarterfinal match featuring Vietnam and Indonesia.
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The Vietnam futsal team enters the quarterfinals after an impressive performance in the group stage. In the first match, they staged a thrilling comeback with a 5-4 victory over Kuwait, then defeated Lebanon 2-0. In the final group game against their "arch-rival" Thailand, the red-shirted players displayed attractive gameplay. Although they lost 0-1, coach Diego believed his players deserved to win that match.
On the other side, host Indonesia also made a strong impression by advancing as group A leaders. Coach Sauto’s team won consecutive matches against South Korea and Kyrgyzstan before drawing with strong opponent Iraq in the final group match.
Indonesia and Vietnam are familiar rivals, having faced each other many times in regional and continental tournaments. Regarding Indonesia’s strengths, coach Diego Giustozzi noted that they are a team with very high speed, good technique, solid organization, and many outstanding individuals, especially in the ala position.
Despite rating Indonesia highly, the head coach of Vietnam’s futsal team remains optimistic. According to Coach Diego Giustozzi, the key lies in the ability to relieve pressure and maintain their distinctive playing style. Currently, he is very pleased with both the individual form and the collective play of the team.