Thai media erupts over a decisive 5-1 victory against Vietnam

Thai press describes the 5-1 win over Vietnam's U16 futsal team as a clear demonstration of dominance in the Southeast Asian tournament.

According to SiamSport, the Thailand U16 men's futsal team delivered a performance “completely overwhelming” when they defeated Vietnam 5-1, securing victories in all three group stage matches and clinching an early spot in the 2025 Southeast Asian U16 futsal final. Thai media emphasized this as a win that highlighted a distinct difference in skill level and competitive spirit.

SiamSport’s article begins by affirming that Thailand entered the match against Vietnam with confidence after two consecutive wins. Although Vietnam still had a chance to compete, Thai media noted that the game’s balance quickly shifted in favor of the hosts from the opening minutes, as Thailand took early control of the pace.

The newspaper particularly highlighted the opening goal scored in less than a minute, considering it a “psychological blow” that forced Vietnam into a chasing position. SiamSport praised the young Thai players’ teamwork, clean individual skills, and precise finishing in front of the opponent’s goal.

In the first half, although no additional goals were scored, Thailand was still described as the team “completely controlling the match”.SiamSport noted that Vietnam struggled to build plays under constant pressing pressure, while Thailand’s defense remained solid, minimizing dangerous opportunities.

In the second half, Thai media showered praise on Thailand’s ability to capitalize on opponents’ mistakes. Notably, Vietnam’s power-play situation that ended in conceding a goal was seen as evidence of Thailand’s tactical maturity in futsal, even at the U16 level.

Vietnam’s consolation goal near the end was briefly mentioned by SiamSport, mainly to complete the scoreline. In contrast, the final 5-1 goal was portrayed as the ultimate affirmation of a “convincing and indisputable” victory.

Concluding the article, SiamSport stressed that the win over Vietnam allowed Thailand’s U16 futsal team to secure all 9 points, advance early to the final, continue asserting their top regional status, and send a strong message to the remaining competitors in the tournament.

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