Chinese expert: Media should stop blaming after losing to Vietnam

Although Chinese media blamed the absence of many key players, many football experts still believe that U22 China suffered a 'convincing' defeat against U22 Vietnam.

U22 China (left) lost to Vietnam at home - Photo: SINA

On the evening of November 12, U22 Vietnam caused a big surprise in China when it defeated the host U22 team with a score of 1-0 in the opening match of the CFA Team China - Panda Cup 2025 International Friendly Tournament.

After the match, many Chinese newspapers expressed "discontent" with this defeat, saying the reason came from the home team not having the strongest lineup.

"This was a predicted defeat. Coach Antonio Puche was missing too many key players in this match," newspaper 163 headlined.

Finance Sina newspaper also cited the fact that China was missing many key players, and some remaining players could not play due to fatigue after participating in matches at the 2025 National Sports Festival.

However, according to football expert Dinh Huc, these excuses are just "excuses and blame". On Sohu , he called on Chinese media to stop blaming.

"The lack of personnel is a reason, not an excuse to blame. This defeat of U22 China came from tactical mistakes, and many players played below their ability. Some players showed a loss of concentration at important moments," said Mr. Dinh Huc.

According to Sohu , this comment has created a fierce debate in the Chinese football community. Some fans "cannot accept" the fact that Chinese football could lose to Vietnam.

Before the match, this generation of Chinese U22 was praised by the media as "the best in history". In 2025, they went through 9 unbeaten matches, including a win against U22 Korea and a draw with U22 Australia, before losing to Vietnam.

Therefore, the fact that U22 China lost 0-1 to U22 Vietnam, led by acting coach Dinh Hong Vinh, right on their home field is unacceptable. Meanwhile, this is just a warm-up tournament for U22 Vietnam in preparation for the 33rd SEA Games, which will take place in Thailand this December.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/chuyen-gia-trung-quoc-truyen-thong-hay-thoi-do-loi-sau-tran-thua-viet-nam-20251113093523672.htm