Vietnam U22 vs. Philippines U22: A dramatic battle for a place in the final.

(NLĐO) - In the semi-final match of the SEA Games 33, Vietnam U22 will face the Philippines U22 at 3:30 PM on December 15th (VTV, FPT Play, HTV) at Rajamangala Stadium (Bangkok).

Both the Vietnam U22 and Philippines U22 teams won all their group stage matches, advancing to the semi-finals of the SEA Games 33 men's football tournament as group winners. Of the four teams competing in the semi-finals, the Philippines have yet to concede a goal, while Coach Kim Sang-sik's team has conceded one.

In their most recent encounter, the Vietnam U22 team came from behind to beat the Philippines U22 team 2-1 in the semi-finals of the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship. However, the team nicknamed the Azkals is showing remarkable progress at this year's SEA Games.

Meanwhile, coach Kim Sang-sik has a full squad at his disposal, with no players suffering injuries or fitness issues. The players are all maintaining high levels of focus and are ready to enter this crucial match.

The South Korean coach commented: "Every team is determined to win, so I think the team that is better prepared physically and mentally will win."

The semi-final match will be played in a knockout format. If the two teams are tied after 90 minutes of regular time, they will proceed to two extra time periods of 15 minutes each. If the score remains tied, a penalty shootout will determine which team advances to the final.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/u22-viet-nam-u22-philippines-kich-tinh-tranh-ve-vao-chung-ket-196251215104311763.htm