Vietnam’s national futsal team delivered a surprise upset by coming from behind to defeat hosts Thailand 3-2, securing a spot in the semifinals of the ASEAN Futsal Championship as the top team in Group A.

Starting Lineups:

- Vietnam: Pham Van Tu, Pham Duc Hoa, Chau Doan Phat, Tran Thai Huy, Nhan Gia Hung

- Thailand: Charoenpong Prasansat, Teerapat Muensri, Piyawat Petchnoi, Narongsak Wingwon, Thetsak Charoenpong

Scorers:

- Thailand: own goal by Thinh Phat (5'), Sosawaeng (31')

- Vietnam: Duc Hoa (12'), Cong Vien (35', 36')

Match Highlights:

- End of Match (19:56): The match concluded with a stunning 3-2 victory for Vietnam. Coach Diego Raul Giustozzi's squad advanced to the semifinals with four straight wins, securing the top position in Group A. Vietnam will face Australia, the second-place team from Group B, in the semifinals.

- Minute 39 (19:54): Thailand maintained pressure, but Vietnam's players defended bravely.

- Minute 36 (19:41): Thailand, still reeling from Vietnam’s equalizer, conceded a third goal as Cong Vien completed his brace with a clinical shot from inside the box.

- Minute 31 (19:34): Thailand capitalized on a Vietnamese turnover, with Sosawaeng’s precise shot beating Pham Van Tu to reclaim the lead at 2-1.

- Minute 12 (18:26): Vietnam equalized when Duc Hoa fired a rapid shot off a corner, leveling the game at 1-1.

In this hard-fought contest, both teams showcased skill and determination, but Vietnam’s persistence saw them through to a well-earned victory, much to the delight of their fans.

The group stage of the 2024 ASEAN Futsal Championship has concluded, and the four teams advancing to the semifinals have been determined.

The final matchday in Group A was intense, especially the showdown between hosts Thailand and Vietnam. Though the game only decided the group winner, it provided fans with a thrilling experience.

Coach Diego Giustozzi’s Vietnamese squad twice came from behind to level the score with the hosts, with Cong Vien emerging as Vietnam’s hero by scoring a brace against Thailand.

With a dramatic 3-2 victory, Duc Hoa and his teammates topped Group A with a perfect record of 12 points from four games. This result handed Vietnam the top spot in Group A, while Thailand, having lost, finished in second place.

As Group A winners, Vietnam will face Australia, the runners-up of Group B, in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Thailand is set to meet Indonesia, who topped Group B. The clash with Indonesia poses a tough challenge for Thailand, as the Indonesian team has shown significant improvement and won all three of their group-stage matches.

The semifinal between Vietnam and Australia is scheduled for 3:00 PM on November 8, followed by the Thailand-Indonesia semifinal at 6:00 PM the same day. The third-place playoff and the final will take place two days later.

Thien Binh