Thai fans are buzzing after Vietnam U19's 3-0 win in the Southeast Asian tournament

Vietnam U19's 3-0 win on opening day has Thai fans discussing the display put on by Coach Yutaka Ikeuchi's squad.

On the afternoon of June 1 (Vietnam time), Vietnam U19 got off to a favorable start in the ASEAN U19 Championship when they defeated Timor Leste U19 with a score of 3-0. Despite securing all three points and keeping a clean sheet, the young Vietnamese team's performance still generated mixed opinions from regional fans, especially among Thai supporters.

Right after the final whistle, many Southeast Asian football forums shared the match result. Hoang Cong Hau became the standout name, scoring a hat-trick in the 2nd, 83rd, and 90th minutes, helping Vietnam U19 secure a meaningful first victory in the race for qualification.

However, alongside acknowledging the positive result, quite a few Thai fans believe Vietnam U19 still has many areas to improve. For most of the match, Timor Leste U19 created several notable counterattacks that put the Vietnamese defense under pressure.

One account commented: "The 3-0 scoreline is very good, but Vietnam still allowed Timor Leste quite a few chances. They need to play more solidly when facing stronger opponents."

Another fan remarked: "Vietnam's number 9 striker had an outstanding match. A hat-trick in the opening game is always commendable."

A Thai fan assessed: "Vietnam controlled the ball well and created many opportunities. However, they need to finish more effectively, especially in the first half."

Meanwhile, another opinion was more cautious: "This is only the first game of the tournament. We need to wait and see how Vietnam performs against stronger opponents."

Despite differing opinions, the majority of Thai fans acknowledge that Vietnam U19 had a favorable start and possess a notable striker in Hoang Cong Hau.

With the 3-0 victory over Timor Leste U19, Coach Yutaka Ikeuchi's team has made a perfect start, while also creating a significant advantage in the race to advance to the next round of the ASEAN U19 Championship.