LIVE U23 Vietnam 0-3 U23 China: China wins

Match information: Vietnam U23 vs China U23

Time: 10:30 PM on January 20, 2026 (Hanoi time)

Location: Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium

Tournament: AFC U23 Asian Championship 2026

Live stream channel:TV360,VTV5,VTV Can Tho

Live broadcast of the match between Vietnam U23 and China U23.

90'+11 - Time's up

The match has ended. China U23 won 3-0 against Vietnam U23 and secured their place in the final.

90'+9 – GOAL! China U23 scores their third goal.

Wang Yudong scored with a precise close-range tap-in in injury time, sealing the 3-0 victory.

90'+5 – Ball hits the crossbar

After goalkeeper Trung Kien pushed the ball away, it hit the crossbar of the Vietnam U23 goal.

90'+1 – Li Hao makes a brilliant save.

Thanh Nhàn's header was dangerous, but goalkeeper Li Hao reacted quickly.

90' – The second half has 9 minutes of added time.

The referee decided to add a considerable amount of extra time to the second half.

88' – MISS!

Dinh Bac had a chance to shoot, but his shot wasn't powerful enough and was blocked by a Chinese U23 defender.

87' – China U23 misses a chance

Behram Abduweli had a dangerous shot, but the ball went wide of the goal.

81' – Vietnam U23 avoids defeat

China's U23 team created a golden opportunity, but fortunately, goalkeeper Trung Kien made a successful save.

78' – China U23's goal is disallowed.

After consulting VAR, the referee determined that the last Chinese U23 player was offside when involved in the goal-scoring situation.

73' – Vietnam U23's net shakes, VAR intervenes.

China's U23 team managed to score in a baffling way. VAR thoroughly reviewed the situation, and center-back Li De received a direct red card.

67' – Van Thuan plays with great effort

Since coming on, Van Thuan has played aggressively. The Vietnam U23 team has used all 5 substitutions.

61' – Opportunity slipped away

Quoc Viet headed the ball from close range but missed.

55' – Intense pressure from China U23

China's U23 team continuously created dangerous opportunities and showed determination to increase their lead.

53' – Vietnam U23 strengthens its attack.

Quoc Viet and Thanh Nhan were brought onto the field to replace Le Phat and Ngoc My.

52' – GOAL! China U23 doubles their lead.

The second goal came quickly for China U23. Xiang Yuwang turned and finished with a superb shot, giving goalkeeper Trung Kien no chance to save it, increasing the score to 2-0.

47' – GOAL! China U23 opens the scoring.

The corner kick was utilized extremely effectively by the Chinese U23 team. Peng Xiao rose high to head the ball accurately into the net from close range, giving the white-shirted team a 1-0 lead.

46' – Vietnam U23 avoids defeat

Ly Duc's header was risky, but luckily goalkeeper Trung Kien reacted quickly to make the save.

46' – The second half begins

Vietnam U23 kicked off. At the beginning of the second half, Vietnam U23 made a personnel change, with Dinh Bac being brought on to replace Cong Phuong.

45'+3 – No goals yet

The final whistle blew at the end of the first half, and the Vietnam U23 and China U23 teams remained tied 0-0.

45' – Added time in the first half

The first half had 3 minutes of extra time.

41' – The Vietnam U23 goal was narrowly avoided.

A dangerous cross from the left wing caused chaos in the Vietnamese U23 defense, but luckily the Chinese U23 player didn't manage to get to the ball in time.

39' – Vietnam U23 drops deep

The team in red prioritized safety, ceding possession to their opponents in order to organize counter-attacks.

33' – Vietnam U23 forced to make a substitution

Duc Anh was brought on as a substitute for Hieu Minh. The U23 Vietnam defender left the field with a pained expression; the extent of the injury is still undetermined.

30' – Vietnam U23 suffers a player loss.

Hieu Minh is in considerable pain after the collision and is likely unable to continue competing.

27' – Cong Phuong tries his luck from afar.

Cong Phuong unleashed a daring shot from outside the penalty area; the ball deflected off a Chinese U23 player's foot and bounced down, forcing goalkeeper Li Hao to make a difficult save, punching the ball away for a corner.

25' – Set pieces

Van Khang showcased his excellent technique with a free kick from outside the penalty area, creating a real challenge for the Chinese U23 defense.

23' – Yellow card for China U23

The Chinese U23 player received a yellow card after a foul. This presented a significant opportunity for the Vietnamese U23 team to create a set-piece situation.

18' – Pressure increases from China U23

China's U23 team proactively controlled the tempo and exploited the flanks. Vietnam's U23 team responded with a proactive defensive style of play.

17' – The match is evenly balanced.

The U23 Vietnam and U23 China teams are creating a tight match. Neither team is completely dominating in terms of ball control.

15' – Dangerous signs from China U23's attacks.

A close-range scoring opportunity required the Vietnam U23 team to maintain high concentration. Trung Kien rushed out to close the angle effectively, even though the opponent was offside.

12' – Set-piece combination by Vietnam U23

Van Khang delivered an accurate cross from the corner kick, and Le Phat positioned himself well, but his header failed to produce a goal.

11' – China U23 makes a mistake

The white-shirted team's defense showed weaknesses, but luckily goalkeeper Li Hao rushed out in time to correct his teammate's mistake.

7' – Vietnam U23 team applies high-pressure pressing.

Coach Kim Sang Sik's players pressed high up the pitch in the Chinese U23 team's half. The white-shirted team had their first shot on goal, but it went wide.

4' – An early warning for Vietnam U23

China's U23 team showed formidable counter-attacking ability with a well-organized play. Vietnam's U23 defense managed to maintain their focus in time.

2' – Vietnam U23 team speaks up

Early opportunities were created for the Vietnam U23 team, reflecting their fast-paced style of play and strong attacking spirit.

1' – The ball is rolling on the field.

The match started with China U23 having the kick-off. Vietnam U23 quickly pushed their formation forward.

Vietnam U23 vs China U23 starting lineup

Vietnam U23 starting lineup

China U23 starting lineup

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The whole country is focused on the U23 Vietnam vs U23 China semi-final match.

The 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup semi-final match betweenVietnam U23andChina U23The match is attracting special attention from fans across the country. Before kick-off, the atmosphere of support is spreading strongly from North to South, as fans place their full trust in coach Kim Sang Sik and his team.

InHanoiFrom early evening, many football-themed cafes in the Old Quarter and central streets were packed with spectators. The number of customers increased sharply, with many arriving early to secure seats and prepare drums, horns, and banners for cheering.

Meanwhile, atHo Chi Minh Citypedestrian streetNguyen HueIt became a vibrant meeting point with large LED screens for fans to watch the match. The enthusiastic atmosphere showed great faith in the young Vietnamese players before the big moment.