Achieve AFF Futsal 2024 Champion, Indonesian Futsal National Team Beat Vietnam 2-0

The Futsal national team won the 2024 AFF Futsal Cup (Doc. Indonesian Futsal Federation)

JAKARTA - The name Indonesia is back fragrant in the world of sports. This time, the Indonesian futsal national team won the 2024 AFF Futsal Cup by beating Vietnam 2-0.

In the final match which took place at Terminal 21, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, Sunday, November 11, Indonesia continued to dictate the game from the first minute to dismantle Vietnam's defense.

In the sixth minute, Rio Pangestu had a golden opportunity but his shot was still narrowly off the side of Vietnam's goal.

Launching ANTARA, Indonesia is ahead of Vietnam through good cooperation so that Muhammad Syaifullah easily releases the flick from close range to shake Vietnam's goal and at the same time put the Garuda Team 1-0 up.

The high-pressing carried out by Hector Souto's team made it difficult for Vietnam to open space.

Indonesia was able to get a number of opportunities through counters but failed to convert into goals by Evan Soumilena and Rio Pangestu.

Entering the 18th minute, Samuel Eko got space but his shot which had outwitted the Vietnamese players was still unable to double the lead.

Not long after, Ahmad Habibie's goal was threatened, but Chau Doan Phat's shot was not yet able to lead to the goal.

The Garuda team was able to maintain a 1-0 advantage until the break in the first half.

Entering the second half, Indonesia did not reduce the tempo of the game to play Vietnam's style of playing which appeared more aggressive and harsh.

Brian Ick actually had a chance to double the lead, but his shot in the 30th minute was still wide of Vietnam's goal.

Vietnam played more openly into the final three minutes of the match by implementing a power play strategy. Practically Indonesia applies a defensive scheme and waits to launch a quick counter.

Indonesia could take advantage of the momentum counter from the negligence of Vietnam's power play and by one minute the game ended in a cold kick from outside the penalty box Rizki Xavier made the position change to 2-0.

Until the final whistle sounded, the Garuda team ensured the score lasted 2-0. With this victory, Evan Soumilena became the champion with an unbeaten status during the competition.

The title is also the second title for Hector Souto's team throughout his participation in the AFF Futsal Cup.