AFC Futsal Asian Cup
Through to the knockout stage for just a second time, Hector Souto’s side are hunting for a first semi-final appearance after a buoyant group stage performance.
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Souto is well aware there will be no secrets between the two teams, having played each other frequently at the regional level with his side losing their most recent encounter in the 2025 SEA Games.
“We have played them a lot so we know very well what to expect. I hope to recover some players and with a full squad, we can produce a good game,” said Souto, who led Indonesia to the 2025 SEA Games gold despite the 1-0 defeat against Vietnam.
“We have played them a lot so we know very well what to expect. I hope to recover some players and with a full squad, we can produce a good game,” said Souto, who led Indonesia to the 2025 SEA Games gold despite the 1-0 defeat against Vietnam.
“I know the coach and some of the players were my players before. When Vietnam reached the semi-finals (in 2016), I was the assistant coach but this time, I hope to bring Indonesia to the semi-finals.”
The 2016 edition remains Vietnam’s best run in the competition, which saw them stunning Japan on penalties to reach the semi-finals and a decade on, Diego Giustozzi’s side look like they possess the quality to - at least - hit the same heights.
The 2016 edition remains Vietnam’s best run in the competition, which saw them stunning Japan on penalties to reach the semi-finals and a decade on, Diego Giustozzi’s side look like they possess the quality to - at least - hit the same heights.
The Argentine tactician believes Vietnam have grown with every match and is confident of giving Indonesia a run for their money.
“Indonesia are from the same region and play similar to us,” said Giustozzi. “But we arrive at this stage in a good way as the players performed really well in the three group matches and I can see that they are improving game by game.”
“Indonesia are from the same region and play similar to us,” said Giustozzi. “But we arrive at this stage in a good way as the players performed really well in the three group matches and I can see that they are improving game by game.”
Indonesia v Vietnam
Venue: Indonesia Arena (Jakarta)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:00 (UTC+7)
Venue: Indonesia Arena (Jakarta)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:00 (UTC+7)
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