Vietnam's team suffers a heavy 5-0 defeat against Russia.

Vietnam's U19 futsal team was defeated 5-0 by Russia's U19 futsal team in the second friendly encounter, where the last two goals lost stemmed from a daring power-play strategy.

Vietnam's U19 futsal team endured a severe 5-0 loss against Russia's U19 futsal squad. in the second friendly match, concluding a challenging day of competition for coach Nguyen Bao Trung and his players. Despite the disappointing outcome, the game provided valuable lessons in the preparation and development process of the young team.

Immediately after the opening whistle, Russia's U19 futsal team proactively pushed their formation forward, imposing a style of play with rapid combinations and continuously pressuring Vietnam's U19 futsal half. However, the host team's defense held firm in the initial minutes, playing with focus and neutralizing several dangerous situations.

Nevertheless, as the match situation gradually became more balanced, Vietnam's U19 futsal team suddenly conceded a goal in the 15th minute due to a lapse in concentration. Before the first half ended, the visiting team further capitalized on an opportunity to increase the score to 2-0, establishing a significant advantage. Notably, both teams had chances from the sixth accumulated foul, but neither successfully converted.

Entering the second half, the match became more balanced as Vietnam's U19 futsal team opted for a solid approach and sought counter-attacking opportunities. Russia's U19 futsal team still demonstrated sharpness with a shot hitting the post, while the host team also produced moments of considerable pressure.

In the 35th minute, Vietnam's U19 futsal team had their clearest opportunity since the start of the match after beating the opposing goalkeeper, but the ball was cleared right on the goal line at the last moment. This was the most regrettable situation, causing the host team to miss the chance to narrow the gap and create a psychological turning point.

In the final minutes, coach Nguyen Bao Trung decided to employ a power-play strategy for Vietnam's U19 futsal team to seek a honorable goal. However, this risky tactic quickly backfired as the team conceded two additional goals in just the last 30 seconds. Ultimately, Vietnam's U19 futsal team lost 5-0 to Russia's U19 futsal team, a result clearly highlighting the gaps that need to be bridged in the future.