The Vietnam futsal team defeated Timor Leste with a score of 4-1 in their opening match of Group A at the 2024 ASEAN Futsal Championship on November 2.

Starting lineup for Vietnam: Pham Van Tu, Pham Duc Hoa, Chau Doan Phat, Tran Thai Huy, Nhan Gia Hung.

Scorers:

- Vietnam: Nhan Gia Hung (3'), Manh Dung (25'), Thinh Phat (36', 40').

The 2024 ASEAN Futsal Championship is taking place from November 2 to November 10 in Thailand. According to the draw results, Vietnam is in Group A along with host Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, and Timor Leste. Group B includes Indonesia, Myanmar, Australia, and Cambodia.

In their first match, the Vietnamese futsal team, led by coach Diego Giustozzi, secured a 4-1 victory over Timor Leste, although concerns remain about their playstyle and finishing ability.

Match highlights:

- Minute 3: From a throw-in by Thai Huy, Nhan Gia Hung positioned himself well at the second post and scored a close-range goal to give Vietnam an early lead.

- Minute 22: Timor Leste launched a quick counterattack, equalizing at 1-1 in a surprising twist during the tournament’s opening day.

- Minute 25: Manh Dung capitalized on a rebound, accurately converting it to restore Vietnam’s lead.

- Minute 36: Thinh Phat, receiving a pass from a corner kick, delivered a low shot straight into the center of Timor Leste’s goal, making it 3-1.

- Minute 40: Vietnam was awarded a 10-meter direct free kick. Thinh Phat stepped up and seized the opportunity to score the fourth goal.

The match concluded with a 4-1 victory for Vietnam, a positive start for coach Diego Raul Giustozzi’s team in the 2024 ASEAN Championship. The Vietnamese squad is set to face Malaysia in their next match on November 4.

Thien Binh