Vietnam’s futsal team celebrates a second straight win at the AFC Futsal Championship 2026. With two early goals in hand, coach Diego Giustozzi's players shifted to a more controlled pace, prioritizing structure and defensive stability. In the second half, despite being reduced to four men after a red card for Ngoc Linh and having to face Lebanon’s power-play tactics, Vietnam maintained their discipline and organization. Coach Giustozzi: "Focus shifts to Thailand"Speaking after the match, coach Diego Giustozzi expressed satisfaction with the result and the team’s overall composure. The players handled the 3-on-4 situation excellently, keeping our goal safe.”Despite the early goals, Giustozzi admitted Vietnam could have scored more with better final passes and sharper finishing.

Source: VietNamNet News January 29, 2026 14:50 UTC