The fire test against Kuwait is of great significance as head coach Diego Giustozzi prioritizes the goal of testing and reviewing the force ahead of the Asian qualifiers.
The Kuwait futsal team is considered to be at a higher level than Vietnam's opponents in the same group such as Lebanon, China, Hong Kong (China), so this match is considered an ideal opportunity for a match.
Notably, the Vietnam futsal team in this training trip has the participation of many young faces such as Da Hai, Thanh Bao, Cong Dai (2005), Ngoc Anh (2004) or Quang Nguyen (2006), along with experienced pillars.
The match was exciting with an exciting attack game. The two teams continuously created a dramatic score chase. In the final result, the Vietnam futsal team won a narrow 3-2 victory. The three goals of the team were scored by Da Hai, Cong Dai and Thinh Phat.
The victory over Kuwait not only brought mental encouragement, but more importantly, it was a testament to the quick integration of young players when given the opportunity.
The fact that Da Hai and Cong Dai directly scored shows a positive signal in the work of rejuvenating the force. The combination of youth and experience from pillars such as Van Tu, Doan Phat and Thinh Phat has helped the team maintain balance, while opening up more diverse tactical options for head coaches.
In the context that the opponents in the qualifying round all have different playing styles, this performance is considered an important test for the Vietnam team to adjust their playing style, preparing for more complex scenarios ahead.
According to the plan, at 10:00 p.m. on September 13, Vietnam time, the two teams will continue to play in the second leg of the friendly match. On September 14, the Vietnam futsal team will travel directly to China to officially enter the 2026 Asian Futsal Qualifiers.
