U23 Vietnam won the championship cup for the 3rd time, Indonesian media made a shocking announcement?

Recently, 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.

On the evening of July 29, at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium - the holy land of Indonesian football with more than 80,000 enthusiastic spectators - U23 Vietnam made the whole region bow in admiration. With a heroic 1-0 victory over the home team, coach Kim Sang Sik and his team successfully defended the U23 Southeast Asian championship.

However, right after this resounding victory, Indonesian media published articles with a sarcastic tone full of hidden meanings, causing the Vietnamese fan community to be extremely upset and indignant.

Immediately after the final whistle, the Indonesian media could not hide their regret and disappointment. The Indonesian newspaper Bola Sport published an article with a title and content full of hidden meanings, making Vietnamese fans feel mocked. The newspaper wrote: "This was an unlucky match for U23 Indonesia when they had to give up the championship to Vietnam in the final match."

The words “unlucky” and “ceding the championship” immediately became the focus of controversy. The Vietnamese fan community believed that this was an understatement, even a sarcastic way of denying a completely deserved victory of U23 Vietnam, which came from the bravery, tactics and relentless efforts, not from luck or Indonesia giving up the trophy. Angry comments flooded the forums, demanding clearer recognition for the home team’s achievements.

Bola Sport 's article described the home players as determined and actively pressing from the first minutes, showing that Indonesia had high expectations for this match.

The final match was dramatic from the very first minutes. In the 10th minute, Rayhan Hannan of U23 Indonesia almost received a red card after stepping on a Vietnamese player. Referee Koji Takasaki had to consult VAR and finally only gave a yellow card, helping Indonesia maintain their numerical advantage. However, Garuda Muda's spirit was significantly affected after this incident.

In the 14th minute, Jens Raven had a dangerous header after a long throw-in from Robi Darwis, but the ball went just over the crossbar, leaving the Indonesian audience with regret. Meanwhile, U23 Vietnam began to regain control of the game from the 15th minute with a tight and disciplined style of play, showing careful tactical preparation. In the 17th minute, Nguyen Van Truong had a shot from outside the penalty area that made the Indonesian goal wobble, signaling dangerous attacks to come.

And then, the turning point of the match came in the 37th minute: Nguyen Cong Phuong coolly scored the goal into the home team's net after a sharp combination, opening the score 1-0 for U23 Vietnam. This goal not only ignited the joy of the players and coaching staff, but also made millions of Vietnamese fans burst with joy, and at the same time "poured cold water" on the enthusiasm of more than 80,000 Indonesian spectators at home.

On the other side of the front line, U23 Vietnam played like true warriors. Not overwhelmed by the pressure of the away field, not discouraged by the pressure from tens of thousands of enthusiastic spectators, they played with surprising composure and coolness. The championship did not come from luck, but was the result of a thorough, scientific and in-depth training process.

The generation of talented young players such as Cong Phuong, Trung Kien, Van Truong, Hieu Minh, Ly Duc... are the embodiment of the bright future of Vietnamese football. They are not only good at their profession but also have a strong spirit, ready to face the most severe challenges in the international arena. The victory in Indonesia is not only a title, but also a strong affirmation of the rising position of Vietnamese youth football, showing that we are completely capable of competing fairly with strong football teams in the region and beyond.

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