Thai fans erupt with emotion as they defeat Indonesia to claim the Southeast Asian championship

Thailand's U19 futsal squad secured a 3-1 victory over Indonesia to become the 2025 Southeast Asian champions, igniting a wave of passionate celebrations from Thai supporters.

The 2025 Southeast Asian U19 futsal final on the evening of December 29 was intense as host Thailand faced a strong Indonesian team. After a tightly contested first half ending 1-1, the home side showed superior composure in the second half, capitalizing on opponents' mistakes to score additional goals, sealing a convincing 3-1 win.

This title holds special significance for Thai futsal, especially given the recent challenges faced by the country's football scene. a series of disappointing results at the SEA Games, across football, futsal, and even the U16 youth competitions. Therefore, the reaction of Thai supporters immediately after the final whistle quickly became the center of attention.

On forums and social media, many fans expressed relief and pride. For them, the U19 futsal squad has somewhat “rescued” the nation’s sports image after a gloomy period. One emotional fan shared: “Truly deserving to be everyone’s hope, they have helped restore honor and pride to Thai futsal.”

Many admitted that before the tournament, they had low expectations for the U19 team, especially with Indonesia being highly rated. Hence, this championship is even more surprising and worthy of admiration. “Finally, it’s over. Yet they managed to win the U19 title – something few expected. Thank you so much for bringing joy to the Thai people,” one fan wrote.

Numerous supporters also emphasized the technical quality behind the victory. According to them, Thailand’s U19 futsal played cohesively, efficiently, and deserved the win over their opponents in the final. “That’s how it should be! The win is fully deserved because they played better,” a comment that received widespread agreement.

Additionally, national pride was clearly expressed through brief but heartfelt messages. From “Because we are Thailand!” to “Well done, boys,” all demonstrate that fans are placing strong faith in futsal as a new spiritual pillar for their country’s sports after consecutive setbacks.