U23 Vietnam assistant spilled water bottle, Indonesia was jealous and accused of 'playing dirty', ended bitterly

In addition to the result of the recent match between U23 Vietnam and U23 Indonesia, which caused a stir on social networks, a side story related to the assistant of U23 Vietnam suddenly went viral, because of the action of pouring a water bottle but the ending caused the opponent to receive a red card.

The incident happened in the 90th minute of the final match of the U23 Southeast Asian Championship last night. U23 Indonesia was awarded a throw-in near the U23 Vietnam coaching cabin. This was also the last chance for the home team to find an equalizer when they were trailing 1-0.

However, while the Indonesian player had not yet made the throw, controversy broke out. Coach Kim Sang-sik complained to the fourth official when the 5 minutes of added time had expired but the main referee had not blown the whistle. This caused the Korean strategist to be shown a yellow card.

Suddenly, U23 Indonesia goalkeeper coach Damian Van Rensburg rushed into the technical area of U23 Vietnam, throwing water bottles as if to clear the way for Indonesian players to run for the throw-in. This action caused Mr. Damian to receive a direct red card.

After the match, many Vietnamese fans expressed their delight at the way the home team’s coaching staff calculated to limit the opponent’s strong throw-in. Very quickly, the image of assistant coach Nguyen Truong An diligently spreading water bottles in front of the U23 Vietnam training cabin was widely spread on social networks.

Many viewers even jokingly called assistant coach Nguyen Truong An "Man of the match", the best player of the match with his quick-witted handling.

As for coach Kim Sang-sik, in the post-match press conference, he denied that U23 Vietnam intentionally dropped a water bottle to block U23 Indonesia's throw. He briefly explained:

"The weather is very hot, we arrange the water bottles like that so that the players can drink water conveniently, not for any other purpose."

Of course, strategists do not always reveal all their calculations to the media. What is certain is that the U23 Indonesia side was frustrated with the actions of the U23 Vietnam team. However, since this was not against the rules, what the opponent's goalkeeper coach received for overreacting was a completely appropriate red card.

Last night, Vietnamese football fans were overwhelmed when U23 Vietnam won 1-0 against U23 Indonesia at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium to win the U23 Southeast Asian Championship for the third consecutive time. The victory of coach Kim Sang Sik and his team against the host team made the continental media admire.

ESPN (Asian version) published an article praising the victory of U23 Vietnam, the content of the article said: "With the enthusiastic cheers of more than 35,000 home fans at Gelora Bung Karno, U23 Indonesia entered the final match of U23 Southeast Asia with the desire to win the championship for the second time. However, their opponent is U23 Vietnam, a team that has won the championship twice and is looking to consolidate its position as the "king" of the region at the U23 level.

As expected, the match was tense and fierce from the very first minutes. Both teams showed courage, ready to compete for every meter, creating a heated atmosphere on the field. However, when the final whistle sounded, bravery and experience spoke up, U23 Vietnam won by a minimum score of 1-0, enough to lift the U23 ASEAN Mandiri Cup 2025 championship trophy.

In a final, just one moment of brilliance is enough to decide the fate. In the 36th minute, from a corner kick, the ball was in disarray in the Indonesian penalty area. Nguyen Cong Phuong quickly seized the opportunity, decisively shooting into the bottom corner of the goal, opening the score for U23 Vietnam.

While U23 Vietnam successfully took advantage of rare opportunities, U23 Indonesia could not find the necessary composure when the opportunity arose.

In the second half, U23 Vietnam took the initiative to play defensive counter-attacks, giving the game to the opponent. The match became more and more tense and dramatic as it progressed. Vietnamese players often lay on the field after collisions, causing the game to be interrupted and the extra time to be unusually long.

When the final whistle blew in the 101st minute, U23 Vietnam officially won the U23 Southeast Asian Championship for the third time. This was a well-deserved victory, demonstrating the mettle, experience and ability to take advantage of opportunities of a leading team in the region.

U23 Vietnam won the championship cup for the 3rd time, Indonesian media made a shocking announcement? Hanni10:09:35 30/07/2025Recently, U23 Vietnam continued to make history when they brought home the Southeast Asian championship cup for the third time against the host team Indonesia. Immediately after Vietnam's victory, the Indonesian press immediately made shocking statements that caused a stir among Vietnamese fans.