Indonesian fans expressed something about Vietnam and Thailand after losing the final

Despite leading early, letting the championship slip to Thailand in the final minutes left Indonesian fans with immense regret, while also acknowledging the impressive strength of their regional rivals.

The 2026 Southeast Asian Futsal final concluded with a cruel scenario for the Indonesian team. Having surged ahead with a goal from Andres Putra and maintained excellent control of the game, but mistakes at critical moments forced the archipelago squad to accept a 1-2 defeat against Thailand. On football forums, the wave of reactions from Indonesian fans carried a strong sense of regret but also a sporting spirit.

Immediately after the match, many supporters expressed their dismay at their team losing the advantage. One account commented: "It's hard to accept this result when we played better for most of the time. Just the last 2 seconds of the first half and a moment of lack of focus in the second half ruined everything. Indonesia was so close to the championship!"

Another fan encouraged: "Losing to Thailand is not a disaster; they have the champion's mentality. We'll meet again in the next tournament, we will rebuild and become stronger."

Besides praising Thailand's class, Indonesian fans also surprisingly paid special attention to the Vietnamese futsal team – the squad that just defeated Australia to secure third place. Witnessing the strength of these two neighboring rivals, Indonesian fans acknowledged that the Southeast Asian region is experiencing a clear differentiation in skill levels.

One fan shared a very objective view: "Congratulations to Thailand, they remain a formidable wall. But looking at Vietnam, I am also startled. Vietnam is showing remarkable progress. They play very disciplined and almost made no mistakes throughout the match."

This opinion received much agreement, another fan added: "Vietnam is now a strong contender in the region. Their 4-0 crushing of Australia shows they have come very close to the level of Thailand and us."

Although unable to lift the championship trophy, the Indonesian team's performance this year still ignited hope for a talented generation of players. Fans hope that after the costly lessons against Thailand and witnessing Vietnam's rise, Indonesia will prepare more thoroughly to reclaim its position in upcoming competitions.