Southeast Asian fans defend Vietnam after loss to Australia

Despite a 0-2 defeat against Australia, the Vietnam women's futsal team received many words of encouragement from Southeast Asian supporters, most of whom believed the team played with effort and still had a chance to advance.

SFollowing the 0-2 loss of the Vietnam women's futsal team to Australia, the Southeast Asian fan community shared diverse yet fairly objective opinions. On regional forums, many fans praised Vietnam’s performance, especially in the first half when the match was balanced and highly competitive.

One comment that gained wide agreement stated: “Vietnam didn’t play badly at all, just a pity the power-play was a bit rushed.” According to this fan, the turning point was the decision to push the team forward too early before applying enough pressure. Up to that moment, the red-shirted players maintained focus and created several clear chances.

Additionally, goalkeeper Thùy Linh’s performance was highly praised. Another fan commented: “Thùy Linh made excellent saves, otherwise the loss would have been heavier.” In fact, she made several outstanding saves against long-range shots and dangerous set-pieces from Australia, keeping her team’s hopes alive until the final whistle.

On the other hand, many acknowledged the opponent’s effectiveness. “Australia made better use of their opportunities, that’s all.”, A brief comment but one that accurately reflected the situation. The Kangaroos were not completely dominant but knew how to exploit mistakes and finish the game at the right moment.

An optimistic supporter emphasized: “Losing the first match doesn’t mean anything yet; Vietnam still has a good chance to move forward.” This sentiment was shared by many regional fans: the loss was unfortunate, but the Vietnam women’s futsal team’s performance was enough to keep hope alive for the journey ahead. futsal women’s team of Vietnam showed enough to fuel optimism for the path forward.