On the same day, Thailand's futsal team delivered a series of shocking victories with a total score of 29-0, astonishing Southeast Asian fans and sparking widespread debate.
The Thailand U16 futsal team kicked off the Southeast Asia U16 futsal championship with a 20-0 win over Brunei, demonstrating a huge gap in skill level. From the opening minutes, the host team dominated completely, scoring repeatedly and ending the first half at 10-0 before completing a historic thrashing.
At the U19 level, Thailand's futsal team continued to create a "goal storm" by defeating Brunei 9-0 in Group A of the Southeast Asia U19 championship. This victory came just before the highly anticipated match against U19 Vietnam, drawing even more attention to the Thai team, who showed superior strength in both stamina and speed.
A total of 29 goals in one day immediately became a hot topic on regional social media. Many fans reacted with a mix of shock and humor: "Poor Brunei, they must be stunned. Is Thailand playing badminton or volleyball?" Another comment acknowledged the intensity of the match by saying: "Incredible, Thailand played like it was a final, running and shooting nonstop even with a huge lead."
Besides the shock, many fans viewed the situation with respect for Thailand's youth football capabilities. One comment praised: "Although recent football results haven't been great, Thailand's football foundation remains very impressive." This shows that regional public opinion still regards Thailand as a strong football nation with deep development resources.
However, controversy also arose. Some fans felt Thailand was too "harsh": "Thailand lacks mercy, was it really necessary to score 20 goals like that?" But immediately, another opinion strongly disagreed: "Thailand respects their opponents, which is why they played so seriously!"
making the debate even more lively. Despite differing opinions, most fans agree that Thailand has sent a very strong warning to the rest of the region. One hopeful comment stated:
Thailand U19 futsal will face Vietnam U19 futsal in the final round. (Photo: VFF)