Commentary on the Indonesian National Team 1

The Vietnamese national team lost 0-1 to the Indonesian national team at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. (Photo: Hoai Thuong)

On the rough pitch at Gelora Bung Karno, the Vietnamese national team failed to create any meaningful attacking moves and lost 0-1 to Indonesia. But even on a beautiful pitch, coach Philippe Troussier's team still consistently suffers defeats.

In their last 10 matches across all competitions, the Vietnamese national team has lost 9 times, a 90% loss rate. This includes the 0-1 defeat to Indonesia on a beautiful pitch "like in Europe," which resulted in their early elimination from the 2023 Asian Cup.

Specifically, the Vietnamese national team lost 0-2 to China, 0-2 to Uzbekistan, and 0-6 to South Korea in the FIFA Days matches in October 2023. After that, Coach Troussier's team won 2-0 against the Philippines before losing 0-1 to Iraq in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in November 2023.

In 2024, the Vietnamese national team lost 1-2 in a friendly match against Kyrgyzstan, 2-4 to Japan, 0-1 to Indonesia, and 2-3 to Iraq in the group stage of the Asian Cup. Last night, they suffered a 0-1 defeat at the Bung Karno Stadium.

In total, the Vietnamese national team conceded 22 goals and scored 7 in their recent run of 10 matches, losing 9 of them.

If we're looking for something positive, the Vietnamese national team wouldn't have received any red cards or conceded any penalties at Gelora Bung Karno.

Previously, coach Philippe Troussier's players had received two red cards and conceded three penalties in quick succession against Indonesia and Iraq at the Asian Cup.

However, Vo Minh Trong became the "villain" for the Vietnamese national team for the second consecutive match. Before the pain from the penalty that led to the 2-3 loss to Iraq had even subsided, Minh Trong added another mistake that resulted in a goal conceded against Indonesia.

Minh Trọng made a mistake in clearing the ball, "giving" a scoring opportunity to Egy Maulana, after the Vietnamese national team's defense was disrupted by Pratama Arhan's powerful throw-in.

Vo Minh Trong made a mistake that allowed Egy Maulana to score. (Photo: Hoai Thuong)

Coach Shin Tae Yong made a difference with his substitutions in this match. (Photo: Hoai Thuong)

After more than a year in charge, coach Troussier has still not been able to define a playing style for the Vietnamese national team. (Photo: Hoai Thuong)

The Vietnamese national team has lost two consecutive matches against Indonesia's tough playing style. Can they get revenge when they return to My Dinh Stadium? (Photo: Hoai Thuong)

Not only is Coach Troussier at a loss against Pratama Arhan's exceptional skills and the Indonesian team's characteristic tough play, but he also seems to be at a loss in his persistent efforts to build a playing style for the Vietnamese national team.

Hoang Duc was nowhere to be seen, Quang Hai was not used, Thai Son and Phan Tuan Tai were mercilessly "bullied" in tackles, and coach Troussier was overshadowed by coach Shin Tae Yong.

Shin helped the Indonesian team score quickly after bringing Pratama Arhan and Egy Maulana on from the bench. As Troussier made more substitutions, the Vietnamese team's play became increasingly ineffective.

The biggest impression that coach Troussier made during the away match in Indonesia was his statement, "80% of the fans want me sacked," once again clashing with public opinion, while the fans' affection is immeasurable and the VFF (Vietnam Football Federation) continuously urged spectators to come to My Dinh Stadium to "cheer them on."

Following their away defeat, the Vietnamese national team must win against Indonesia in their return match at My Dinh Stadium at 7:00 PM on March 26th to regain the advantage in the race to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

I wonder if Mr. Troussier has come up with a new strategy to neutralize Pratama Arhan and the Indonesian national team? Or is he still busy thinking of new ways to "mock" me in the press conference room when he returns to Hanoi ? I wonder if he will increase or decrease the figure of 80% of fans who don't support me and are waiting for my dismissal?

But certainly, the failure rate of the Vietnamese national team, having lost 9 out of their last 10 matches in all competitions, is 90%!

Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/the-thao-quoc-te/binh-luan-dt-indonesia-1-0-dt-viet-nam-90-roi-thay-troussier-oi/184298.htm