Southeast Asian fans collectively reacted when the Vietnamese team won 2-1 against India.

Southeast Asian fans sent congratulations and also reminded the Vietnamese women's team to stay highly focused in the upcoming matches of the 2026 Asian Cup finals.

On the opening day of Group C in the 2026 Asian Cup finals, theVietnamese women's team defeated India with a score of 2-1, thereby moving up to second place in the group standings. Both goals for the red-shirted team were scored by midfielder Ngân Thị Vạn Sự, while the only goal for India was netted by Nongrum.

After the match, Southeast Asian fans unanimously sent congratulations to coach Mai Đức Chung and his team.

"The Vietnamese girls are always amazing in some way," commented account Wijesundara CJ.

"Congratulations to the Vietnamese women's team from Indonesia," "Well done Vietnam."

"The Philippines watched with envy, having lost their opening match."

"Thailand previously lost to India, congratulations to the Vietnamese girls."

"Vietnamese women's football remains the top force in Southeast Asia when competing continentally, congratulations."

"The next match will require careful planning to achieve the goal of qualifying for the World Cup."

"The first match wasn't fully in rhythm. The next match will be better."

"The victory is very good but remember this was only India, the weakest team in the group. More focus is needed," "India is weaker, more effort is required in the second match," many fans reminded.

In addition, alongside congratulatory comments, many Vietnamese fans also stated that the whole team needs to further improve in terms of physical fitness and physique to continue "fighting" against stronger continental opponents.

In the second match, the Vietnamese women's team will face Chinese Taipei - the team that lost 0-2 to Japan on the same matchday. The clash between the two teams will take place at 12:00 on March 7.