Coach Troussier held a press conference after losing to Indonesia

Qatar Mr. Philippe Troussier answered the media after Vietnam lost 0-1 to Indonesia in the second round of Group D of the 2023 Asian Cup.

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At the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Vietnam started the match somewhat at a disadvantage, facing an Indonesia that attacked relentlessly in the first half. Nguyen Filip had to show his talent several times in this half. But the newly naturalized goalkeeper still had to concede a goal in the 42nd minute, after Indonesia was awarded a penalty in the 40th minute for Nguyen Thanh Binh pulling the shirt of striker Rafael Struick. At the 11m mark, captain Asnawi tricked Filip into diving in the wrong direction, kicking the ball into the net, opening the score for Indonesia.

Vietnam started the game better after the 15-minute break. Coach Troussier's players created many chances. But Van Khang, Viet Anh, and Tuan Anh were all unable to put the ball in the net.

Coach Troussier during the Vietnam - Indonesia match at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, Qatar on the evening of January 19. Photo: Lam Thoa

Although not as rough as previous encounters in Southeast Asian competitions, Indonesia still played tough in this reunion. Up to the 70th minute, the team from the archipelago committed 18 fouls, and thanks to that, they were able to neutralize many of the opponent's attacks, making it difficult for Vietnam to launch attacks.

Vietnam’s strength also decreased in this match, when the breakthrough factor against Japan, Nguyen Dinh Bac, could not play due to injury. Striker Van Tung replaced him in the starting lineup, but did not leave much of a positive impression, before leaving the field to make way for Nguyen Van Truong in the 78th minute.

Main events of the match Indonesia 1-0 Vietnam.

Towards the end of the match, when many players were exhausted, Vietnam faced difficulties from Indonesia's counter-attacks. Le Pham Thanh Long's two consecutive yellow cards during this time made Vietnam play with one less player, unable to create a breakthrough.

This 0-1 defeat left Vietnam empty-handed through the first two matches of Group D, and all hope of advancing to the round of 16 of the 2023 Asian Cup was gone.

Lam Thoa

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