Vietnam National Football Team's FIFA ranking drops after loss to Indonesia
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Following Vietnam's defeat to Indonesia on the evening of March 21st, Football-ranking reported a deduction of 15.37 points, resulting in a drop of 7 spots in the FIFA rankings (from 105th to 112th). This marks the first time in many years that Vietnam's score has fallen below the 1,200 threshold. Currently, the "Golden Star Warriors" have only 1,179.21 points.
Meanwhile, Indonesia gained 15.37 points from the match, climbing 4 spots from 138th to 134th.
Just two months ago, the Vietnam National Team was ranked 94th by FIFA. However, consecutive losses at the 2023 Asian Cup have led to a free fall for Coach Philippe Troussier's team.
The previous defeat against Indonesia in the Asian Cup resulted in a deduction of 23.26 points for Vietnam. In February 2024, no other national team in the world suffered a deduction as severe as Vietnam's (-41 points).
As Vietnam dropped out of the top 100 FIFA rankings, Thailand has seen a significant resurgence. On March 21st, the "War Elephants" impressively held South Korea to a 1-1 draw on their home turf.
This result earned Southeast Asia's representative an additional 7.47 points, propelling them to 99th place in the FIFA rankings. Thailand's best achievement was 94th place in 2005.
FIFA rankings play a significant role as they determine
What caused Vietnam's drop in FIFA rankings according to the passage?
Victory against South Korea.
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Defeat to Indonesia.
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Draw with Thailand.
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How many spots did Indonesia climb in the FIFA rankings after their match with Vietnam?
What is emphasized about FIFA rankings in the passage?
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