Indonesia (women) secured a 3-0 victory over Vietnam (women) in their Asian Games fixture on September 21st, 2026. The result shifted the standings, with both sides now sharing second place after their respective campaigns. Vietnam had entered the match with six points from three games, while Indonesia carried three points from two outings.
The hosts came into the day fresh from a heavy defeat to Thailand, having lost 3-0 the previous day. Before that loss, Indonesia had claimed a 3-0 win against Nepal on September 17th, though they also suffered defeats to Japan and Iran. Vietnam, meanwhile, had picked up three wins from their opening three matches before a 1-3 setback against South Korea.
What stands out is the gap in points despite both teams occupying the same position in the table. Vietnam's three-game record showed two wins and one defeat, while Indonesia's two games yielded one victory and one loss. The 3-0 scoreline on this occasion meant Indonesia closed that gap considerably.
The visitors had been involved in several high-scoring encounters recently. Their three wins came against Qatar, Hong Kong and Nepal, but they also lost 3-0 to China and 0-3 to Japan. Indonesia's results showed similar volatility — a 3-0 win over Australia in August followed by a 1-3 loss to Iran.
After this match, Indonesia moved level on points with Vietnam at two places in the standings. The hosts now sit on three points from two games, while Vietnam remain on six points from three matches. The result suggests Indonesia are finding their form at the right moment.
