Vietnam's Futsal Team Secures Third Place in Southeast Asia with a Major Victory Over Australia

(Football Result) - Vietnam's national futsal team achieved an impressive 4-0 victory over Australia in the Southeast Asian Futsal Championship's third-place match.

The match started at a brisk pace as Vietnam's futsal team took proactive control. From the opening minutes, the red-shirted players consistently organized pressing maneuvers and exerted significant pressure on Australia's goal. The payoff came early in the 4th minute, when Da Hai's seemingly harmless shot unexpectedly turned into an assist, allowing Nhan Gia Hung to rush in and finish close-range, opening the score to 1-0.

After conceding, Australia attempted to retaliate with dangerous long-range shots. However, goalkeeper Pham Van Tu remained focused with two consecutive saves, helping Vietnam maintain their advantage. Meanwhile, Vietnam's effective ball-control play forced the opponent into repeated fouls. By the 18th minute, Da Hai again made his mark by stealing the ball and delivering a favorable cross, enabling Chau Doan Phat to score, raising the tally to 2-0 before the first half concluded.

Entering the second half, Vietnam's futsal team quickly widened the gap. In the first notable situation, Quang Nguyen provided a headed assist for Thinh Phat to finish near the goal, increasing the score to 3-0. With a safe lead, Vietnam deliberately slowed the game's tempo, while Australia had to push their formation forward seeking a consolation goal. Nonetheless, their finishing attempts lacked accuracy and failed to pose a real challenge.

In the final minutes, Australia opted for a power play with five players aiming for a honorable goal. However, Vietnam's defense remained solid. Moreover, when the opponent left their goal completely open, goalkeeper Pham Van Tu seized the opportunity to score from distance in the 38th minute, sealing a decisive 4-0 victory for Vietnam's futsal team.

Full Time, Vietnam Futsal 4-0 Australia

38' Goal, Vietnam's Futsal Team Scores the Fourth Goal

This time, the scorer for Vietnam's futsal team is goalkeeper Pham Van Tu. The opponent employed a power play and left their goal entirely unattended.

33' Australia's Futsal Team Plays with 5 Players

Australia decided to use a 5-player power play in the remaining minutes to strive for a honorable goal. However, Vietnam's futsal defense continued to perform well.

28' Australia Attempts to Fight Back

Vietnam's futsal team slowing down the game gave Australia an opportunity to surge forward seeking a goal. Yet, their finishing shots still lacked precision.

22' Goal, Vietnam's Futsal Team Increases the Score to 3-0

Almost immediately in the first play of the second half, Vietnam's futsal team secured their third goal. Quang Nguyen executed a well-placed headed pass for Thinh Phat to finish close-range.

21' Second Half Begins

End of First Half, Vietnam Futsal 2-0 Australia

18' Goal, Vietnam's Futsal Team Raises the Score to 2-0

Da Hai stole the ball in the opponent's half and then delivered a favorable cross inside, allowing Chau Doan Phat to easily score the second goal for Vietnam's futsal team.

16' Australia's Response

Two excellent saves in succession by goalkeeper Pham Van Tu. Australia's futsal team had just unleashed extremely dangerous long-range shots.

13' Vietnam's Futsal Team Continuously Fouled

Vietnam's futsal team was holding the ball very effectively, causing Australian players to become somewhat impatient. There were repeated rather aggressive fouls from the opposing team.

6' Vietnam's Futsal Team Dominates

The opening minutes of the first half demonstrated Vietnam's futsal team's superior start. There were continuous threats to the goal from the red-shirted shooters.

4' Goal, Vietnam's Futsal Team Opens the Scoring

Da Hai's mis-hit shot from a sideline kick unexpectedly turned into an assist, allowing Nhan Gia Hung to tap in close-range and score.

1' The Match Begins

Starting Lineup for Australia Futsal:

Starting Lineup for Vietnam Futsal:

When is the Live Match Between Vietnam and Australia Futsal Teams Scheduled?

• Match Time:17:00 on April 12, 2026
• Match Venue:Nonthaburi Stadium, Thailand
• Competition: Third Place Match of the Southeast Asian Futsal Championship 2026
• Live Broadcast Channel:TV360

Notable Information Before the MatchVietnam vs Australia Futsal:

According to the schedule, the third-place match between Vietnam's national futsal team and Australia's national futsal team will take place at 17:00 this afternoon (April 12). Vietnam's futsal team had a determined semifinal match against Indonesia but ultimately could not secure a spot in the final. Clearly, even though Indonesia does not possess a squad as strong as those in the Asian Futsal Championship, Vietnam's futsal team, during a transitional phase, also could not achieve a balanced game situation.

Vietnam's futsal team does not prioritize results in the Southeast Asian Futsal Championship 2026, as the highest goal is oriented towards the 2028 World Cup. However, maintaining a top-three position in the ASEAN region is something that coach Diego Giustozzi and his team need to uphold. From 2019 to the present, Vietnam's futsal team has consistently secured at least third place when participating in the Southeast Asian Futsal Championship 2026.

However, observing how Australia occasionally matched Thailand evenly in the second semifinal, everyone understands that this is not an easy opponent for Vietnam's futsal team. Australia has progressed significantly recently, and with strengths in stamina and physique, they are fully capable of competing on par with Vietnam's futsal team.

On April 12 morning in Thailand, VFF Chairman Tran Quoc Tuan and Vice Chairman Tran Anh Tu held a meeting to encourage Vietnam's national futsal team, aiming for the best outcome in the third-place match against Australia at the Southeast Asian Futsal Championship 2026.

Additionally, VFF leadership requested the coaching staff to prepare thoroughly professionally, study the opponent to devise the most suitable tactics. VFF leadership affirmed that every achievement attained holds significant meaning, not only for the individual players but also contributes to the collective accomplishments of Vietnamese football, and will receive appropriate recognition.

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