Impressive moments in the championship journey of U23 Vietnam at the U23 Southeast Asian tournament
Hai Hoang (Working from Indonesia)•DNUM_DAZAHZCACF 07:54
From the decisive goal to the moment of lifting the trophy at Gelora Bung Karno, U23 Vietnam left many memorable moments on the journey to win the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship.
On the evening of July 29, Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (Jakarta) was ablaze when host U23 Indonesia faced U23 Vietnam in the final match of the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 tournament. Photo: Hai HoangRight after the opening whistle, Indonesia rushed to attack at high speed and determined to strike first. In the first minutes of the match, U23 Vietnam encountered many difficulties in deploying the ball when the midfield was fiercely pressed by the opponent. Photo: Hai HoangHowever, after the first 15 minutes of being somewhat disadvantaged, the red team gradually regained control of the game and launched sharp counterattacks. Photo: Hai HoangMinute 27, from a move on the right wing, the ball was crossed into the penalty area. Photo: Hai HoangMidfielder Cong Phuong moved intelligently and finished with a cool one-touch shot, defeating the Indonesian goalkeeper, opening the score 1-0 for U23 Vietnam. Photo: Hai HoangThe joy of Vietnamese fans after the goal. Photo: Hai HoangDinh Bac plays aggressively. Photo: Hai HoangDinh Bac caused many difficulties for the home team's defense. Photo: Hai HoangMany tense situations occurred at the end of the match. Photo: Hai HoangIn the second half, Indonesia went all out to attack. They continuously launched attacks down the flanks to penetrate Vietnam's defense. However, the defense under the command of the captain and goalkeeper played extremely solidly, neutralizing many dangerous crosses and shots. Photo: Hai HoangDespite being forced to play for more than 30 minutes, U23 Vietnam still maintained their concentration and fighting spirit. The match ended with a 1-0 victory for the away team, in the excitement of the Vietnamese players and fans. Photo: Hai HoangCoach Kim Sang-sik was tossed into the air by his students in joy. Photo: Hai HoangDinh Bac won the award for Best Player of U23 Southeast Asia 2025. Photo: Hai HoangU23 Vietnam officially successfully defended the U23 Southeast Asian championship title. Photo: Hai Hoang This victory also marked a memorable milestone in the career of the Korean coach. Photo: Hai HoangHe became the first strategist in the history of Vietnamese football to win two major titles away from home against home teams in the finals – the 2024 AFF Cup (beating Thailand 3-2 at Rajamangala) and now the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 (beating Indonesia 1-0 at Gelora Bung Karno). Photo: Hai HoangThis victory not only helped U23 Vietnam successfully defend the title but also marked the third consecutive time winning the Southeast Asian U23 Championship. Photo: Hai HoangAfter this tournament, U23 Vietnam will continue to prepare for the U23 Asian qualifiers in September and aim for the 33rd SEA Games later this year. Photo: Hai Hoang
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