The chairman of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), Erick Thohir, said Indonesia lost to Vietnam in the U23 Southeast Asian Championship final because they were missing their best players.

Indonesian news outlets acknowledged Vietnam's strength after the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship final in Jakarta on 29/7.

According to Bola, poor finishing, vulnerability to counterattacks, and the absence of key players are major concerns for the Indonesian U23 team as they face Vietnam in the Southeast Asian U23 Championship final.

Coach Kim Sang-sik's team secured a resounding victory in their opening match of the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship on the afternoon of 19/7.