Argentina's Coach Makes a Strong Statement Ahead of Vietnam vs Indonesia Match

Coach Diego Giustozzi conveyed his trust in the determination and skills of his team ahead of the tough encounter with host Indonesia in the 2026 Asian Futsal quarterfinals.

Before the quarterfinal match At the 2026 Asian Futsal Championship, Coach Diego Giustozzi showed confidence in the Vietnamese futsal team's capability as they prepared to face host Indonesia. The match, scheduled for 7:00 PM on February 3rd, is considered a "difficult challenge" since the home team enjoys the advantage of playing on their own court with passionate crowd support.

Regarding the opponent, the Argentine coach expressed great respect for Indonesia's futsal team, which holds a top position regionally and continentally. He emphasized: “Indonesia has won the SEA Games, earned many important titles, and is well accustomed to playing in front of tens of thousands of fans. They have a high-quality squad and strong competitive spirit. However, I am satisfied with what the Vietnamese futsal team has shown and fully believe in my players.”.

Analyzing the home team's playing style more deeply, Coach Diego Giustozzi pointed out the strengths that the Vietnamese futsal team must pay special attention to. “Indonesia plays at a very high speed, with excellent technique, tight organization, and many outstanding individuals, especially in the ala position. Our task is to minimize those strengths as much as possible,” he stated.

Nevertheless, the 1978-born coach remains optimistic about his players' chances. According to him, the most crucial factors are composure and the ability to maintain their familiar playing style. “The important thing is that the players perform exactly as they have during training. The crowd will give a significant boost to the home team, but we also have high morale and motivation. I am very pleased, even somewhat surprised by the individual form and the team's collective play. The team is having a very good tournament, and I hope we can continue to show that for another 40 or even 50 minutes.”.

Regarding preparation, Coach Diego Giustozzi confirmed that the Vietnamese futsal team is at full strength. “We have all 14 players ready to compete, which is a very positive sign. At this level, the intensity and pressure are very high because everyone aims for the semifinals. My players are strong both physically and mentally and will strive to perform at their best,” he asserted.

On the match's progression, Coach Diego Giustozzi believes balance will be maintained for most of the time, and the result might be decided by a crucial moment. With thorough preparation and confident spirit, the Vietnamese futsal team is expected to deliver a memorable performance against Indonesia at the Arena Indonesia venue.