Vietnam U22 vs Philippines U22: Beware of the two brothers of Brazilian origin.

The Guimaraes duo

Amidst the surprising performance of the U22 Philippines team at the SEA Games 33 , two names have emerged as quiet but decisive pillars of support . They are the twin brothers Gabriel and Nicholas Guimar a es.

They are not loud or flashy, but the presence of these two players, who have Brazilian blood and grew up and matured in the Japanese football environment, is what makes them special .

Gabriel Guimaraes U22 Philippines.jpg — Gabriel brings hope to the Philippines U22 team. Photo: PFF

The Guimar brothers formed a solid framework that enabled the U22 Philippines to become the only team to keep a clean sheet at the 33rd SEA Games.

Born on the same day and raised together, Gabriel and Nicholas share not only blood ties but also a very special football journey.

The Brazilian blood from their father gives them a natural footballing instinct, a sense of space, and a smooth touch in their ball handling.

Meanwhile, years of training in Japan instilled discipline, tactical thinking, and attention to detail.

These two sources of inspiration blend together, creating a kind of "football that flows in your blood"—both inspiring and cool-headed, precise.

In goal, Gabriel Guimar aes is the last line of defense, but he doesn't just stop at making saves. He plays with a composure rarely seen at the age of 19 .

Gabriel's positioning, quick reflexes, and especially his strong mentality always give the defense a sense of security.

During periods when the U22 Philippines team was under pressure, Gabriel's solid performance kept the team standing firm, securing clean sheets in every match . This formed the foundation for their impressive run of results in the tournament.

The problem awaits Mr. Kim Sang Sik

In front of Gabriel , Nicholas Guimar aes plays as a full-back. Trained as a left-back, he also knows how to play on the right, as seen in the win against the Indonesian U22 team.

In the second group stage match of the men's football tournament at the 33rd SEA Games, his influence extended far beyond a purely defensive role.

Nicholas Guimaraes U22 Philippines.jpg — Nicholas was outstanding in the victory against the Indonesian U22 team. Photo: Bola

Nicholas is a crucial link in organizing the defense, maintaining team shape, and initiating build-up play from the back. He reads the game well, chooses the right moments to push forward, and always knows how to turn escaping pressure into fluid transitions.

The chemistry between the twin brothers gives the U22 Philippines team a special advantage. They understand each other almost instinctively, from how to cover and shield each other to how to maintain the team's mental rhythm.

In a short tournament like the SEA Games, where small mistakes can be costly, that consistency is more valuable than any attacking star.

Gabriel and Nicholas Guimar a e s, representatives of modern Asian football, pose a challenge to the Vietnam U22 team .

Unless something unexpected happens, coach Garrath McPherson will assign Nicholas to mark Dinh Bac, the most important player in the Vietnam U22 attack at the SEA Games 33.

Coach Kim Sang Sik makes no secret of his ambition to win the gold medal at the 2025 SEA Games. To achieve this goal, the South Korean coach first needs to help the Vietnam U22 team open up the defense of the Philippines U22 team, which is protected by the Guimaraes duo.

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