Southeast Asian fans: 'Indonesia is strong, but Vietnam is even stronger!'

U19 Indonesia beat U19 Timor Leste 3-0 to continue their pursuit of the group's lead, yet numerous fans across Southeast Asia feel that U19 Vietnam currently holds the edge.

Before U19 Indonesia faced U19 Timor Leste, U19 Vietnam had already put on significant pressure with a 5-0 victory over U19 Myanmar. That result propelled coach Cristiano Roland's squad to the top of Group A with 6 points and a goal difference of +8.

This meant U19 Indonesia not only needed a win but also a big margin to reclaim the top spot. Despite dominating the match, the hosts could only beat Timor Leste 3-0 thanks to goals from Salampessy, Irpan Sigerar, and Kaka.

This victory gave Indonesia the same 6 points as Vietnam but kept them in second place due to a two-goal deficit in goal difference. That sparked lively debates on Southeast Asian football forums.

Many fans praised the performance of the team from the archipelago. "Indonesia is playing very well. They control the game and deserve to be one of the tournament's title contenders," one account commented.

However, quite a few people argued that U19 Vietnam has shown a more convincing display after the first two matches.

"Indonesia is strong, but in my opinion, Vietnam is even stronger. Two wins and a +8 goal difference say it all," a fan from Malaysia shared.

Another account shared the same view: "Indonesia has home advantage, but Vietnam shows sharper attacking play. I think they are the most formidable team in Group A."

Meanwhile, regional fans all acknowledge that the two teams are creating the most exciting competition in the tournament.

"Vietnam and Indonesia are making Group A the focal point of the tournament. These are the two best teams and deserve to advance," a comment that received many likes.

Even more, many fans see the final group-stage showdown between the two sides as an early final.

"In my view, Vietnam and Indonesia are the brightest contenders for the championship. The match on June 7 will be nothing less than a final," an Indonesian fan wrote.

Meanwhile, a fan from Thailand expressed excitement: "I'm really looking forward to the Vietnam vs. Indonesia match. Both teams are in great form and will surely deliver a top-class game."

With both teams having taken full 6 points after two matches, U19 Vietnam and U19 Indonesia are showing overwhelming strength compared to the rest of Group A. Their upcoming clash on June 7 will not only decide the group's top spot but is also expected to be the most thrilling match of this year's U19 Southeast Asian group stage.