After losing to Buriram United in the crucial match to advance, AWC 2021 Team Flash was officially knocked out of the tournament. This marks the first time the team has been eliminated during the group stage of an international event. As a result, Team Flash members faced heavy criticism.
On their personal Facebook pages, the players shared heartfelt messages apologizing to fans for not meeting expectations. They also expressed hope that Vietnam’s other representatives, Saigon Phantom and VGaming, would make a strong impact at AWC 2021.
Saigon Phantom
After a 2-0 win over ArchAngel, Saigon Phantom secured their spot in the AWC 2021 quarterfinals. The standout player in the victory against the Indonesian team was BronzeV. Known as “Anh 5 Sài Gòn,” he proved to be a terrifying force with his overwhelming dominance. The team’s strong synergy also played a key role in their success.
VGaming
While Team Flash disappointed with an early exit, another Vietnamese team, VGaming, made waves by convincingly defeating ONE Team from Taipei to top Group B in the group stage.
With these results, fans are hopeful that Saigon Phantom and VGaming will carry Vietnam’s Liên Quân Mobile hopes deep into the tournament. The AWC 2021 quarterfinals will kick off on June 30.
