Evaluating the ability of U23 Vietnam and U23 Indonesia to win the U23 Southeast Asian Championship

The dream final between U23 Indonesia and U23 Vietnam is not only a match between the two strongest teams in the tournament, but also a fateful reunion. In the last 5 confrontations, U23 Indonesia has not won against U23 Vietnam once - this more or less affects the home team's mentality even though they have the advantage of Bung Karno Stadium with tens of thousands of enthusiastic fans.

U23 Indonesia entered the final with high spirits after a thrilling victory over U23 Thailand on penalties. However, the physical strength worn down after the 120-minute semi-final match could be a big obstacle. Meanwhile, U23 Vietnam showed stable performance with a winning streak, tight and effective playing style and not dependent on a specific individual. Having defeated Indonesia in the final of the tournament two years ago also helped coach Kim Sang Sik and his team gain more confidence and experience in the field.

In terms of strength, both teams have bright stars: Indonesia has Raven leading the scoring list, Vietnam has Dinh Bac - a striker who shows impressive aerial ability. However, the biggest difference lies in the spirit and ability to take advantage of opportunities - factors that U23 Vietnam has shown to be superior from the beginning of the tournament.

The match is likely to be a close affair and could require a penalty shootout to decide the winner. In such a situation, experience and composure could be the keys to a championship – and that is why U23 Vietnam currently holds a slight advantage in the race for the Southeast Asian title this year.