According to Indonesian newspaper Republika, the country's Football Association (PSSI) should learn from Vietnam's approach, a football nation that recently secured a SEA Games gold medal and is considered the most stable and successful in Southeast Asia.
Ahead of today's men's football final at SEA Games 33, national team head coach Anthony Hudson has called on Thailand's young players to show high spirits and determination when facing Vietnam.
Thailand's danger lies not only in their attacking prowess, having scored 10 goals before today's final against Vietnam, but also in the versatility of many positions within their squad and their effective wing triangles.
Coach Kim Sang-sik is set to hold a press conference, providing updates on Vietnam's preparation and an assessment of tomorrow's 18/12 match against host Thailand in the SEA Games 33 men's football final.
Late goals from the 89th minute by Le Van Thuan and Nguyen Thanh Nhan helped Vietnam defeat the Philippines 2-0 in the men's football semifinal of SEA Games 33.
Coach Garrath McPherson expressed regret as the Philippines lost in the final minutes to Vietnam in the men's football semifinals of SEA Games 33, on the afternoon of 15/12.
The corner kick goal in the victory against Malaysia during the SEA Games 33 group stage was a result of coach Kim Sang-sik and his team's consistent training across multiple tournaments, not a spontaneous event.
Beyond two assists, striker Nguyen Dinh Bac also made numerous challenging dribbles, tormenting Malaysia's defense in the 2-0 victory during the final group B men's football match at SEA Games 33 on the afternoon of 11/12.
Following a 2-0 victory in the final group B match of men's football at SEA Games 33 on the afternoon of 11/12, the Vietnamese-Diaspora midfielder stated that Vietnam's class is higher than Malaysia's.
Coach Nafuzi Zain expressed regret over Malaysia's poor first-half play in their 0-2 loss to Vietnam, which cost them the top spot in Group B and jeopardized a semi-final berth at SEA Games 33 men's football.
Ahead of the final group B match at SEA Games 33, coach Kim Sang-sik believes his players are eager for revenge for the national team's 0-4 loss to Malaysia in the Asian Cup qualifiers in June.
A draw against Malaysia in the final Group B match on 11/12 would indirectly eliminate defending champions Indonesia and set up a semifinal clash with Thailand for Vietnam in the SEA Games 33 men's football.
