Determining the two semi-final pairings for the men's football event at SEA Games 33 - Graphic: AN BINH
On the afternoon of December 12th, the Indonesian U22 team defeated Myanmar 3-1 in their final match of Group C in the men's football tournament at the 33rd SEA Games. This victory secured second place in Group C, but it was not enough to guarantee them a wildcard spot in the next round.
Specifically, U22 Indonesia has 3 points and a goal difference of +1, the same points and goal difference as U22 Malaysia (second in Group B), but accepts being ranked lower due to having scored fewer goals.
Thus, U22 Malaysia is the best-performing second-placed team in the group and secured the last spot in the semi-finals. Previously, Thailand (first in Group A), Vietnam (first in Group B), and the Philippines (first in Group C) had already qualified.
The two semi-final matches in men's football are U22 Vietnam vs. Philippines (3:30 PM, December 15th), and U22 Thailand vs. Malaysia (8:00 PM, December 15th).
In the first semi-final match, the Vietnam U22 team is considered the favorite but needs to be extremely cautious against the Philippines, who are playing increasingly well.
Meanwhile, despite not performing exceptionally well in the group stage, the Malaysian U22 team remains a challenge for the Thai U22 team. Fans are hoping the gold medal match will be between Thailand and Vietnam U22. This is considered the "dream final" of the men's football tournament at the 33rd SEA Games.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/lich-thi-dau-ban-ket-bong-da-nam-sea-games-33-20251212202550893.htm
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