Vietnam U22 team reaches 10 consecutive wins against Malaysia.
The victory at Rajamangala Stadium propelled the Vietnam U22 team into the semi-finals of the SEA Games 33 as group winners, and extended their winning streak against Malaysia to 10 matches, with a total of 25-5 since 2015.
Vietnam U22 defeated Malaysia U22 in the final match of Group B at the SEA Games 33 at Rajamangala Stadium, securing a place in the semi-finals as group winners. More importantly, this result extended Vietnam's U22/U23 team's winning streak against Malaysia to 10 consecutive matches, with a total score of 25-5, since March 27, 2015.
A winning streak of 10 matches
The victory at Rajamangala Stadium marked the 10th consecutive time that the Vietnam U22/U23 team defeated Malaysia. This streak began with a 2-1 win in the U23 Asian Cup qualifiers on March 27, 2015, and has lasted for more than a decade. In those 10 matches, Vietnam scored 25 goals and conceded only 5.
The last time Vietnam lost to Malaysia at the U22/U23 level was on December 17, 2013, in the group stage of the 27th SEA Games, with a score of 1-2. From 1999 to the present, the two sides have met 23 times at these youth levels: Vietnam won 17, drew 1, and lost 5; scoring 46 goals and conceding 22.
The coaching staff's mark
In the post-match press conference, coach Kim Sang Sik emphasized the thorough preparation: “We analyzed our opponent very carefully through meetings with the players and coaching staff, and from that, we prepared well in training and tactics... I am very happy that today the Vietnam U22 team won to advance to the semi-finals as the top team in the group. This result was achieved thanks to Dinh Bac and all the players who gave their all on the field...”
The head coach's statement reflects how the Vietnam U22 team plays proactively, disciplined, and knows how to control the tempo at crucial moments. The long-term head-to-head record heavily favors Vietnam also demonstrates the stability in the preparation and tactical execution across generations of young players.
Impact before the semi-finals
The U22 Vietnam team has three days to recover and prepare for the semi-final against the Philippines, the leader of Group C. Reaching the knockout stage as group winners, along with a dominant run of matches, provides a clear psychological advantage and gives the coaching staff more room to optimize personnel and game plans.
Head-to-head statistics between Vietnam U22/U23 and Malaysia U22/U23
| Stage | Number of matches | Vietnam wins | Peace | Lose | Goal | Conceded goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From 1999 to the present | 23 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 46 | 22 |
| Last 10 matches (since March 27, 2015) | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 5 |
This latest victory not only concluded the group stage in a perfect manner but also solidified the position of Vietnamese youth football against a long-standing rival. Ahead is the Philippines in the semi-finals, where thorough preparation will continue to be the foundation for achieving the ultimate goal at the SEA Games 33.
