After a resounding victory over Timor Leste on the opening day, the Vietnamese team could not maintain their winning streak when they were held to a 0-0 draw by Singapore at My Dinh Stadium. This result caused coach Kim Sang-sik's team to only have 4 points after 2 matches and temporarily rank third in Group A.
Against Singapore, the Vietnamese team's attack with Dinh Bac, Xuan Son, Hoang Hen or Tai Loc could not create a breakthrough to penetrate the away team's defense.
Meanwhile, Indonesia continues to maintain a perfect record after defeating Timor-Leste 3-0. However, the away performance shows that coach John Herdman's team still has problems.
The island team encountered many difficulties against the opponent in the first half and only made a difference in the second half when the opponent's fitness declined.
However, Indonesia is still the most formidable opponent of the Vietnamese team in Group A. The home team possesses a force rich in physical strength, technique and many players of foreign origin.
With home advantage and the goal of winning a semi-final ticket, Indonesia will definitely put great pressure on Quang Hai and his teammates.
The match between Vietnam and Indonesia at ASEAN Cup 2026 takes place at 8:30 p.m. on August 3.
