Vietnamese fans tidy up trash at Indonesian stadium after loss to Thailand

After the match, the fans did not immediately leave the stadium. Instead, they stayed behind to collect plastic bags, bottles and cheering items from the stands and put them into trash bags.

Fans of all ages pitched in to help clean the stadium, helping keep the venue tidy for their Indonesian hosts.

Despite the defeat, the Vietnamese supporters continued to cheer enthusiastically for the coaching staff and players, while their actions in the stands left a positive impression on international spectators.

Vietnam lost 0-2 to Thailand, with Sarach Yooyen and Chaiyaphoon Otton scoring in the 10th minute and second minute of stoppage time, respectively.

Sarach opened the scoring with a long-range effort. Thailand then dropped deep, slowed the game down and defended solidly in their own half, leaving Vietnam struggling to create clear chances.

Vietnam conceded again in the closing stages after Thailand launched a counterattack from midfield, with Chaiyaphoon finishing to seal the 2-0 victory.

The defeat ended Vietnam’s hopes of reaching the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final.

In their final Group B match against Pakistan, Vietnam need only a draw to secure a place in the third-place playoff.

Vietnam will face Pakistan at 4:00 pm on October 2.

The FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 is being held during the FIFA Days window from September 24 to October 3.

According to FIFA, the tournament is divided into two tiers: Division 1 and Division 2.

Division 1 matches are being held in Indonesia, while Division 2 matches are taking place in Hong Kong, China.

Vietnam are in Division 1 Group B alongside Pakistan, Thailand and the Philippines. Group A comprises Indonesia, India, Malaysia and Singapore.

Before losing 0-2 to Thailand, Vietnam beat the Philippines 1-0 on September 26.