Southeast Asian fans outraged as Malaysia celebrates victory over Vietnam national team

Malaysia’s media praising their 4-0 win against Vietnam has sparked a fierce backlash from fans across the region.

After Malaysia’s SNE Sports named the 4-0 victory over Vietnam as “the best moment of 2025,”a wave of public outcry immediately erupted. For many supporters, it was more than just a match; it symbolized controversy, suspicion, and unresolved questions about the legitimacy of the win.

Alongside the anger from Vietnamese fans, numerous Southeast Asian netizens openly criticized the team. One sarcastically remarked that the Malaysian squad benefited from naturalized players amid document scandals: “Winning with fake players is nothing to be proud of.” To them, honoring this moment only deepens the wounds of controversy.

Some fans even said calling it a “beautiful moment” only makes the community feel more mocked by reality: “Truly the height of irony.”Many believe that without the surrounding disputes, the match would have been viewed far more positively.

Other fans emphasized the core issue of transparency. One account mocked: “Winning by using fake players and cheating…”while another comment labeled it as “a masterpiece of scandal,” expressing disappointment and skepticism about how Malaysia benefited from this outcome.

Beyond sarcasm, some predicted a bleak future for Malaysian football if the penalties remain: “Their beautiful dream is about to end; a nightmare awaits ahead!” This shows the regional public is not ready to forget this shocking incident easily.

Clearly, SNE Sports’ celebration of the win over Vietnam has reignited a debate that lasted for months. With the final decision still pending, the harsh reaction from Southeast Asian fans reveals that the 4-0 victory, instead of being a source of pride, has become one of the region’s most sensitive football topics.