Though both teams finished on seven points from three matches in the four-team group, the result knocked India out of contention for Round 2 of the qualifiers due to an inferior goal difference — India ended with a goal difference of +13; Vietnam had +14.
After having registered two comprehensive victories against Singapore and Indonesia in their opening two fixtures, India were faced with a must-win situation against the hosts on Saturday. As it was, despite a performance that at times was brilliant and eye-catching, India were knocked out without actually going down at all.
Watch what was said at the post-match press conference!