Southeast Asian media regrets U20 Vietnam's elimination

Indonesian media was surprised when coach Hoang Anh Tuan and his team lost 1-3 to U20 Iran on the evening of March 7. “The tragedy of U20 Vietnam: Winning the first 2 matches but still unable to pass the group stage of U20 Asia”,Okezoneheadline

According toOkezone, the elimination of U20 Vietnam was a heartbreaking result because Quoc Viet and his teammates played well in the previous match.

“U20 Vietnam had bad luck at the 2023 U20 Asia. Playing well in 2 matches, U20 Vietnam still failed to get a ticket to the quarterfinals after losing 1-3 to U20 Iran”,Bolawrite.

According toBola, the above defeat prevented U20 Vietnam from realizing its dream of participating in the U20 World Cup 2023. Only U20 Indonesia is the only representative in Southeast Asia participating in this tournament.

U20 Vietnam had to stop playing at U20 Asia 2023.

Malaysian media was surprised when coach Hoang Anh Tuan left Quoc Viet and Van Truong on the bench in the match against U20 Iran.SNE SportSwrote: “U20 Vietnam entered the decisive match with U20 Iran with many surprises in the starting lineup. Coach Hoang Anh Tuan decided to leave both players who scored in the previous match, Quoc Viet and Van Truong, on the bench. This is a match where U20 Vietnam only needs a draw to advance.”

SNE Sportsemphasized the situation where U20 Vietnam equalized the score. According toSNE Sports,Van Khang moved very intelligently, appeared in time in the penalty area and fired a shot to equalize the score 1-1 for U20 Vietnam.

SNE Sportsthen regretted when U20 Vietnam was full of spirit after Van Khang's goal but conceded 2 goals and finally lost 1-3. "This is a very regrettable result when coach Hoang Anh Tuan and his students won the first 2 matches in the group stage",SNE Sportswrite.

After the defeat against U20 Iran, U20 Vietnam returned home and some players will be called up to join U23 Vietnam under coach Philippe Troussier.

Ranking of Group B of the 2023 AFC U20 Championship final round after the final round of matches.