VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan spoke from the heart before the historic final, believing that U.23 Vietnam would create a miracle.

VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan encouraged U.23 Vietnam before the final match with U.23 Indonesia: 'Stay calm and confident to overcome this big challenge'.

Before the tense final match between U.23 Vietnam and host team U.23 Indonesia at the 2025 Southeast Asian U.23 Championship, President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Tran Quoc Tuan directly called to encourage the team's spirit, sending the message: "Stay calm, confidently overcome difficulties, we can do something special."

VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan (in black vest) shares joy with the Vietnam U.23 team when the team won the 2023 Southeast Asian U.23 Championship

VFF leaders hope and believe that the U.23 Vietnam team will create an impressive record.

Photo: VFF

During the conversation, VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan highly appreciated the unyielding fighting spirit of the young players, especially after the arduous journey to the final of the U.23 Southeast Asian tournament for the third consecutive time.

He emphasized: "The U.23 Vietnam team under the leadership of coach Kim Sang-sik has created an impressive record. We have faced many great challenges, but still stood firm. The upcoming final will be a high mountain, but not an insurmountable one."

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U.23 Indonesia team after semi-final win over Thailand

Photo: Dong Nguyen Khang

U.23 Indonesia is a formidable opponent, not only because of the home field advantage - a "hot pot" with tens of thousands of enthusiastic spectators, but also because of the possession of many quality naturalized players. However, the VFF President believes that U.23 Vietnam is fully capable of winning if it maintains tactical discipline, promotes solidarity and keeps fighting until the last minute.

He also asked the coaching staff to focus on restoring the players’ physical strength, tightening defense and maintaining composure under pressure from the audience. “A strong spirit and unity are our greatest weapons,” he said.

"U.23 Vietnam will affirm their mettle and overcome big challenges on away field"

VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan emphasized: “If we win on their land, U.23 Vietnam will not only affirm their mettle but also continue to carve their name into the history of regional football. A miracle - three consecutive times in the final and three times champion. We are about to enter a very big challenge - meeting the host team U.23 Indonesia in a competitive environment full of pressure, in the middle of a fire with tens of thousands of spectators. This is a team with a strong force, quality naturalized players and a clear home field advantage. However, I believe that, with careful preparation, disciplined fighting spirit and the will to never give up, the young players can completely overcome difficulties and continue their impressive journey."

U.23 Vietnam (red shirt) always plays with a brave fighting spirit

Photo: Dong Nguyen Khang

VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan affirmed: " The fact that U.23 Vietnam has participated in the regional final for the third consecutive time is a proud record, demonstrating the sustainable progress of youth football in the country. I especially acknowledge the efforts of the coaching staff and the entire team throughout the tournament, especially in difficult times in terms of personnel and competition schedule. Right now, the most important thing is that you need to stay calm, focus, actively recover your physical strength, tighten your squad and promote solidarity. Be confident in your abilities, trust each other and fight for the flag and colors."

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Indonesian Football Federation President Erick Thohir said: "The Indonesian U23 team has overcome the semi-final match against Thailand U23 after a tense penalty shootout. This means we have reached the final for the second time in a row. I witnessed it last time in 2023, in Thailand. The only difference is that now we are the home team, so if we can win, we will definitely win. Indonesia U23 will not let Vietnam U23 trample on their home field."

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