Indonesian fans frankly assess Vietnam's strength after the 3-0 victory in the Southeast Asian tournament

The victory of Vietnam U19 against Timor Leste U19 in the debut game of the ASEAN U19 tournament rapidly drew interest from fans in Indonesia.

Vietnam U19 entered the match with great confidence and soon found the net opening the scoring as early as the 2nd minute through Hoang Cong Hau, assisted by Duc Vu. Coach Yutaka Ikeuchi's side then continued to dominate the game, creating several dangerous opportunities but failing to extend the lead, including a shot that hit the post in the 35th minute. The first half ended with a 1-0 advantage for the Vietnamese representative.

In the second half, Vietnam U19 could no longer maintain the same pressure as in the opening 45 minutes and struggled to break through the opponent's defense. However, Hoang Cong Hau's brilliance made the difference as the number 9 striker scored consecutively in the 83rd and 90th minutes, completing a hat-trick and sealing a 3-0 victory for Vietnam U19 over Timor Leste U19.

Vietnam U19's performance quickly became a hot topic on Indonesian football forums. Many home fans praised the strength of Coach Yutaka Ikeuchi's squad after the first match.

One account commented: "Vietnam U19 controlled the game very well. The score was 3-0, but they created far more chances than their opponents and could have scored many more goals."

Another fan remarked: "It felt like Vietnam U19 weren't playing at 100% capacity. They took an early lead and played quite proactively."

An Indonesian supporter wrote: "The scoreline doesn't reflect the actual game. If they had made better use of their chances, Vietnam could have scored many more goals."

Meanwhile, another opinion suggested Vietnam U19 were pacing themselves for the long journey ahead: "It seems they didn't want to waste too much energy in the opening match. The tournament is still long, and important games lie ahead."

Overall, Vietnam U19 made a positive impression on their opening day. Coach Yutaka Ikeuchi's team controlled the game well, moved the ball coherently, and constantly pressured the opposing defense. If they improve their finishing, the red-clad side can aim for even more convincing victories in the upcoming matches.

According to the schedule, Vietnam U19 will face Myanmar U19 at 16:00 on June 4 before taking on hosts Indonesia U19 at 20:00 on June 7.