Vietnam wins convincingly against Indonesia in Round 4 of the ASEAN Championship.
Vietnam defeated Indonesia 3-0 in the fourth match of the ASEAN Championship group stage at Pakansari Stadium, Bogor Regency, in a game where Indonesia failed to score and Vietnam secured a convincing victory.
- 0'The match has started.
Indonesia hosts Vietnam. - 6'Nguyen Van Vi leads Vietnam to the top.
In the 6th minute, Nguyen Van Vi scored for Vietnam after an assist from Nguyen Hoang Duc, giving the team a 0-1 lead. - 15 minutesNguyen Hai Long helps Vietnam widen the gap.
In the 15th minute, Nguyen Hai Long scored for Vietnam after an assist from Le Pham Thanh Long. Vietnam doubled their lead, making it 0-2 ahead of Indonesia. - 31'T. Haye received a yellow card.
In the 31st minute, T. Haye of Indonesia received a yellow card after a foul. This served as a warning to Indonesia amidst immense pressure. - 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 0-2. - 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun. - 63'Rafaelson comes on, Geovane leaves the match.
In the 63rd minute, Rafaelson came on as a substitute for Geovane. Vietnam continued to refresh their lineup while leading Indonesia. - 63'Vietnam made a substitution in the 63rd minute.
In the 63rd minute, Hen Do Hoang came on as a substitute for Nguyen Hai Long. Vietnam continued to refresh their lineup while leading. - 65'Indonesia makes a substitution, J. Raven comes on.
In the 65th minute, Indonesia brought J. Raven onto the field to replace R. Oratmangoen. This substitution could help Indonesia increase the pressure in their efforts to score a goal. - 65'Indonesia made a personnel change in the 65th minute.
In the 65th minute, Indonesia made a substitution: B. Putra came on, and M. Klok left the field. This was a change made as Indonesia was trailing Vietnam 0-2. - 65'Indonesia made a personnel change in the 65th minute.
In the 65th minute, Indonesia brought T. Geypens onto the field to replace D. Pamungkas. The home team made another substitution as they were trailing Vietnam. - 71'Rafaelson helps Vietnam widen the gap.
In the 71st minute, Rafaelson scored for Vietnam after an assist from Nguyen Hoang Duc. The visitors extended their lead to 0-3 against Indonesia. - 75'I. Jenner received a yellow card in the 75th minute.
In the 75th minute, I. Jenner (Indonesia) received a yellow card after a foul. With Indonesia already trailing 0-3, this card made the remaining time even more difficult. - 81'Vietnam made a substitution in the 81st minute.
In the 81st minute, Nguyen Nhat Minh came on as a substitute for Nguyen Van Vi. Vietnam made a personnel change while they were in a favorable position. - 81'Vietnam made a personnel change in the 81st minute.
In the 81st minute, Doan Van Hau came on as a substitute for Bui Hoang Viet Anh. This was a notable substitution for Vietnam in the final minutes. - 82'Indonesia made a substitution in the 82nd minute.
In the 82nd minute, Indonesia brought R. Pratama onto the field to replace M. Lee Baker. This was a personnel change by Indonesia while they were trailing 0-3. - 87'Nguyen Quang Hai came on in the 87th minute.
In the 87th minute, Nguyen Quang Hai came on as a substitute for Nguyen Hoang Duc. This substitution helped Vietnam refresh their lineup in the final minutes of the match. - 90+2'Indonesia makes a substitution in injury time.
In the 90+2nd minute, Indonesia made a substitution: M. Hannan came on, I. Jenner left the match. The home team made the late adjustment while trailing Vietnam 0-3. - KTFinal score: Indonesia 0-3 Vietnam
The match ended with a score of 0-3.
Updated at 22:25 on 03/08/2026
Indonesia will face Vietnam at 8:30 PM on August 3, 2026, at Pakansari Stadium as part of the ASEAN Cup (AFF Championship).Indonesia enters the match with a streak of two consecutive wins, while Vietnam has one win and one draw. The head-to-head balance in the last five encounters favors Indonesia, but the gap is not too large as Vietnam has also won twice.
Indonesia's form gives them an early advantage.
Two consecutive victories have given Indonesia a better psychological advantage going into this match. This short but positive run of results shows the team is maintaining a certain level of stability and is capable of capitalizing on this momentum to take a proactive approach.
Vietnam also doesn't enter the match in inconsistent form. The team has one win and one draw in their last two matches, meaning they haven't suffered a defeat yet. However, compared to Indonesia, Vietnam hasn't achieved a winning streak. This could lead to different approaches from the two teams: Indonesia has the basis to increase the tempo, while Vietnam needs to maintain consistency and wait for the right moment to make a difference.
The confrontation remains open.
In their last five encounters, Indonesia won 3 matches, drew 0, and Vietnam won 2. Indonesia has a slight advantage in terms of wins, but the fact that Vietnam has defeated their opponent twice shows that this is not a one-sided match.
This trend means the match at Pakansari Stadium could be decided by the ability to control crucial moments. Indonesia will want to translate their current form advantage into real pressure, while Vietnam can rely on confidence from their head-to-head record to maintain balance in the competition.
The key point in how it works.
For Indonesia, the key task is to maintain pressure without losing balance between the lines. Two consecutive wins might encourage the team to play more directly, but the gaps behind the attack will be a problem that needs to be controlled if Vietnam launches quick counter-attacks.
Conversely, Vietnam needs to prioritize team positioning and the ability to transition between attacking and defensive phases. When the opponent is in good form, minimizing turnovers in dangerous areas will help Vietnam reduce pressure. Then, the team can look to exploit the space when Indonesia pushes forward, instead of forcing the game to follow the opponent's pace.
The match could also become a tug-of-war in the midfield. The team that controls the ball more effectively doesn't necessarily create more chances, as the ability to convert advantage into clear-cut attacks is the deciding factor. Indonesia has the advantage in recent form, while Vietnam possesses a sufficiently positive head-to-head record to create a competitive game.
Pre-match analysis
Indonesia is considered slightly better in terms of current form thanks to two consecutive wins, while Vietnam has shown stability with one win and one draw. However, Vietnam's two wins in the last five encounters provide a basis for expecting a balanced match.
The ability to control the tempo, minimize errors in transitions, and capitalize on opportunities will be far more important than mere performance statistics. Indonesia may proactively apply pressure, but Vietnam still has the foundation to maintain competitiveness and keep the match at Pakansari Stadium tight.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
