The 2-0 victory against Malaysia a day earlier gave coach Diego Giustozzi and his players a significant boost in confidence. They need one more win to secure their place in the next round.
As the whistle blew to start the match, the Vietnamese futsal team surged into their opponents’ half, launching continuous attacks. Their efforts quickly paid off as they took the lead.
In the second minute, Tran Thai Huy scored accurately from close range, putting Vietnam ahead. Riding the wave of momentum, Thai Huy doubled the lead less than a minute later. The Brunei goalkeeper was unable to fend off the powerful shots from this player.
The Vietnamese men carved out at least four scoring chances but failed in the end. It wasn’t until the 11th minute that Doan Phat made it 3-0, with Thai Huy once again making his mark with a great assist.
The Brunei team fought hard in the first half. They couldn’t push forward effectively but made efforts to defend tightly and avoided conceding any more goals before the break.
After the break, the Vietnamese team once again increased the pace of the game, leaving Brunei unable to keep up with Duc Hoa and his teammates. In the first three minutes, Nhat Trung and Manh Dung scored consecutively, bringing the score to 5-0. In the 26th minute, captain Pham Duc Hoa unleashed a powerful shot that made it 6-0.
The large score difference demoralized Brunei, and their dwindling stamina caused them to gradually lose control in their half.
In just the last 12 minutes of the match, the Vietnamese futsal team scored an additional 8 goals, including a hat-trick by Huynh Mi Woen, who also executed a stunning direct free kick. Young players like Ngoc Anh and Da Hải also got their names on the scoreboard.
The convincing 14-0 victory allowed the Vietnamese futsal team to temporarily rise to the top of the table. If Thailand defeat Malaysia, the Vietnamese futsal team will secure their place in the knockout stage.
