Vietnam's national futsal team secured a remarkably impressive win in the third-place playoff by beating Australia 4-0.
Vietnam's national futsal team concluded the match with a convincing 4-0 victory over Australia, delivering a compelling performance throughout. The red-shirted team started proactively, quickly scored the opening goal, and maintained a dominant position. Their swift and precise coordination allowed Vietnam to repeatedly widen the gap and completely control the game's flow.
Not only was their attack effective, but Vietnam also demonstrated solidity in defense. Despite Australia's considerable efforts, they faced significant difficulties against Vietnam's tight defensive system. The risky decision to employ a power play late in the match even led to conceding another goal, ending a forgettable game for them.
After the match, Australian fans expressed mixed opinions. Some supporters praised their opponents. One fan wrote: "Vietnam played exceptionally well. They attacked diversely, moved flexibly, and utilized opportunities excellently. We simply couldn't keep up."
Other comments were particularly impressed with Vietnam's young players. A fan remarked: "The scary thing is their squad is very young. These players performed confidently, with good speed and technique. If they continue developing, they will go even further in the future."
However, many Australian fans believed their team was psychologically affected by the earlier semifinal defeat. One supporter shared: "The players seemed demoralized. After losing in the semifinals, they lacked the necessary confidence entering this match."
Another opinion agreed: "We were not ourselves. Individual errors and lack of cohesion in play showed the team hadn't overcome the shock from the previous loss." Nevertheless, most fans acknowledged Vietnam's win was entirely deserved and hoped Australia's team would regain form in upcoming tournaments.
Vietnam fell to Indonesia, missing the Southeast Asian futsal final.
Southeast Asian fans reacted intensely as Vietnam's national team crushed Australia.