The Vietnamese team will enter a pivotal match at the ASEAN Cup 2026 when facing Indonesia. The result at Pakansari stadium directly affects both teams in the race to win tickets to the semi-finals of the Southeast Asian arena.
After 3 matches in Group A, Singapore is leading Group A with 7 points. Meanwhile, Indonesia has 6 points and Vietnam has only won 4 points.
If they defeat Indonesia in tonight's match, the Vietnamese team will have 7 points, surpass Indonesia and regain self-determination. At that time, coach Kim Sang-sik's team only needs to defeat Cambodia in the final round to win a ticket to the next round.
In case the two teams draw, the Vietnamese team is forced to beat Cambodia in the final round but still has to wait for the result of the match between Indonesia - Singapore.
And if they fail, Indonesia will win a ticket to the semi-finals early with 9 points, while Singapore only needs 1 more point in the final round to advance. At that time, Vietnam's chances of defending the championship will become slim because they no longer have the right to self-determination.
Therefore, victory over Indonesia is the only goal of the Vietnamese team in this important match. Quang Hai and his teammates need confidence and adjust the pace of play to get favorable results.
The match between Vietnam vs Indonesia at ASEAN Cup 2026 takes place at 8:30 PM today (August 3) and is broadcast live on FPT Play.
Live stream link:
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