Thai fans react enthusiastically as Vietnam national team is eliminated by Indonesia

Following the 2-3 defeat against Indonesia in the 2026 Asian Futsal Championship quarterfinals, Vietnam’s team earned many compliments from Thai fans, acknowledging their commendable fighting spirit.

On the evening of February 3rd (Vietnam time), the Vietnam futsal team was knocked out in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Futsal Championship after a nail-biting 2-3 loss to the host, Indonesia’s futsal team.

Immediately after the match, the Thai fan community unexpectedly expressed respect and encouragement for the Vietnam team, with the most repeated message being: “Vietnam fought with incredible bravery”.

On regional futsal forums, many Thai fans considered this one of the most exciting matches since the tournament began. They praised Vietnam’s never-give-up attitude, especially the thrilling score chase in the second half.

One user wrote: “Despite trailing 1-3, Vietnam kept pressing hard, scored again, and applied intense pressure in the final minutes. That’s the resilience of a top Southeast Asian team.”

Another fan commented: “Indonesia won, but Vietnam was the team that made viewers hold their breath. Their consecutive shots near the end of the game show they deserve respect.”

Many also encouraged the Vietnamese squad to come back stronger in upcoming tournaments, affirming that Vietnam’s futsal remains a major competitor to Thailand and Indonesia in the region.

Although being eliminated in the quarterfinals, the resilient performance against the hosts earned Vietnam’s futsal team much praise from Southeast Asian fans. Meanwhile, Indonesia will face Japan in the semifinals, while the other match will be Iran versus Iraq, promising more thrilling games for Asian fans.

Meanwhile, Thai fans were also disappointed after their team lost 2-4 to Iraq in the quarterfinals, ending their journey at the same stage as Vietnam’s futsal team this year.