On the afternoon of May 13, U5 Vietnam received a 22-2 defeat against U3 Indonesia in the semifinals of men's football at the 22nd SEA Games.
U22 Vietnam players regret the loss of U22 Indonesia (Photo: TT)
After the loss of Troussier's teachers and students, many Southeast Asian newspapers were quite surprised.
"U22 Vietnam suddenly received a defeat against U22 Indonesia in a superior position," wrote Makan Bola (Malaysia).
The Thai press again expressed regret after the defeat of the red shirt army in the semi-finals of the 32nd SEA Games.
"U22 Vietnam fell in the semi-finals because of Indonesia's late goal," commented Daily News.
“The former SEA Games champion shed tears. U22 Indonesia entered the final of the tournament even though it only played with 10 people, "said Siam Sport.
Another newspaper of the land of golden pagodas, Matichon, ran the headline: "Goodbye former champion. U22 Vietnam lost painfully because of the goal in injury time of U22 Indonesia".
In this match, U22 Vietnam had the advantage of playing over people from the 59th minute when Pratama Arhan was stripped of the right to play.
Even the red shirt army was "given" by the opponent for a goal near the end of the match after the burning situation of Amiruddin Arrizqi's temple.
However, all the efforts of Khuat Van Khang and his teammates were ruined after the goal in the 6th minute of injury time of Taufany.
Talking about the victory of the home team, Bola newspaper praised: "A dramatic victory even though we only have 10 people left. U22 Indonesia won tickets to the final".
Meanwhile, CNN Indonesia said: "Taufany's late goal sent Indonesia U22 into the final".
According to the schedule, the SEA Games 32 men's football final between U22 Indonesia and U22 Thailand will take place on May 16. The same day was the bronze medal match of U5 Vietnam and U22 Myanmar.
