Vietnam crush Indonesia away to move within touching distance of 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup semifinals
Vietnam defeated Indonesia 3-0 in the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup, moving to the top of Group A. The victory puts the defending champions in a strong position to qualify for the tournament semifinals.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the standings of the regional football tournament and demonstrates Vietnam's continued dominance.
Vietnam delivered one of their most impressive performances of the tournament with a commanding 3-0 victory over Indonesia at Pakansari Stadium on Monday, moving to the top of Group A and putting one foot in the semifinals of the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup.
A Vietnamese player, in white, fights for the ball during the encounter with Indonesia at the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup in Bogor. Photo: Anh Khoa
The emphatic win lifted coach Kim Sang Sik's side to seven points from three matches, ahead of Singapore on goal difference, while Indonesia slipped to third with six points.
Vietnam, the defending champions, stunned the home crowd by racing into a two-goal lead inside the opening 14 minutes, displaying a level of confidence and attacking fluency that contrasted sharply with their earlier draw against Singapore.
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