Entering the final match of the group stage, although a draw was enough to advance, U23 Vietnam still won all 3 points against U23 Cambodia to close the group stage of U23 Southeast Asia 2025 with the top spot in Group B.

Coach Kim Sang Sik did not field his strongest lineup, and let his key players play sparingly to conserve their energy. The U23 Vietnam team was not too dominant, and there were times when they lacked concentration, but the 2-1 victory was enough for the team to qualify for the semi-finals with an all-win record.

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Ly Duc scored in the 2-1 victory of U23 Vietnam against U23 Cambodia - Photo: VFF

The results in other groups also helped U23 Vietnam get a favorable draw. With both Myanmar and Cambodia unable to win, U23 Philippines - the second team in Group A - was the team with the best results in the second group and won a ticket to the semi-finals.

According to the branch, U23 Vietnam meets U23 Philippines, while the remaining semi-final pair is a great battle between U23 Thailand and U23 Indonesia.

Obviously, the journey to defend the title of U23 Vietnam is quite open. If playing at their best, Khuat Van Khang and his teammates can easily overcome the Philippines.

Although the gameplay is not really convincing, but with the class and depth of the squad, U23 Vietnam is still the leading candidate for the championship.

Video of Dinh Bac confirming the 2-1 victory for U23 Vietnam:

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