VTV5 will broadcast live the U23 Vietnam vs Saudi Arabia football match on January 12, 2026.

Link to watch the live stream of Vietnam U23 vs Saudi Arabia U23

The match between Vietnam U23 and Saudi Arabia U23, taking place at 11:30 PM today, January 12, 2026, will be broadcast live on TV360, the unit that owns the broadcasting rights for the 2026 AFC U23 Championship. VTV will also broadcast this match live on VTV5 and VTV Can Tho (formerly VTV6).

VTV5:https://vtvgo.vn/channel/vtv5-1,5.html

Live coverage of Vietnam U23 1-0 Saudi Arabia U23

90+6' – Secure the victory

The match ended with a 1-0 victory for Vietnam U23 over Saudi Arabia U23.

90' – Entering injury time

The second half will have an additional 6 minutes of injury time.

88' – A regrettable missed opportunity

Thamer dominated the aerial duel, but his finishing lacked accuracy.

83' – Opportunity slipped away

From a favorable position, Salem took a shot from close range but missed the target, the ball going wide of the Vietnam U23 goal.

79' – Unable to double the lead.

Le Phat broke through the opposing defense with a speedy dribble, but his decisive shot was saved by the Saudi Arabian U23 goalkeeper.

74' – Goal disallowed

Trung Kien made a diving save after Alobaid's close-range header, continuing to be a reliable defensive anchor for the Vietnam U23 team.

72' – Missed shot

Faisal took a determined shot, but the ball only hit Xuan Bac.

64' – Dinh Bac opens the scoring

Ngoc My played a through pass for Dinh Bac to break free. Despite being at a tight angle, the Vietnam U23 striker decisively finished with his left foot, finding the back of the net against Saudi Arabia U23.

60' – Excellent reflexes

Abdulaziz eliminated Ly Duc with a skillful dribble, but his shot was saved by goalkeeper Trung Kien.

58' – Opportunity slipped away

Thai Son tried his luck with a long-range shot, but the ball missed the target.

53' – Goalkeeper averts danger

Following a sharp combination play by the Saudi Arabia U23 team, Abdulaziz took a shot, but Trung Kien positioned himself well and made a successful save.

49' – Long-range shot was ineffective.

Musab attempted a long-range shot with a low kick, but the ball lacked power and was easily caught by Trung Kien.

48' – VAR intervenes

After Dinh Bac's tackle caused his opponent pain, the referee consulted VAR and only issued a yellow card.

46' – The second half begins with two substitutions.

Dinh Bac and Le Phat came onto the field, while Le Viktor and Cong Phuong left the field in the first substitutions for the Vietnam U23 team.

End of first half – No goals

After the first 45 minutes, Vietnam U23 and Saudi Arabia U23 were still unable to break the deadlock.

43' – Luck smiles upon us.

Thamer's header left the Vietnam U23 goalkeeper rooted to the spot, but the ball hit the post for a split second.

36' – Vietnam misses a chance

Following Khuất Văn Khang's dribble, the ball was passed back to Viktor Lê, but the tenacious marking of the Saudi Arabian U23 defense caused the opportunity to slip away.

34' – Goalkeeper makes a save

Salem tried his luck with a shot from a tight angle, but Trung Kien controlled the situation and neatly saved it.

26' – Shot over the crossbar

Receiving a pass from Abdulaziz, Musab finished the situation with a one-touch shot, but the ball flew over the Vietnam U23 goal.

20' – ​​Violent incident

Cong Phuong's aggressive tackle on an opponent from the Saudi Arabia U23 team resulted in a foul and a yellow card from the referee.

15' – A regrettable missed opportunity

Another opportunity presented itself to Abdulaziz, however, his shot lacked the accuracy to trouble the opposing defense.

13' – Vietnam plays slowly, waiting for an opportunity.

U23 Saudi Arabia is clearly dominating the game. With squad rotation in place, U23 Vietnam has opted for a cautious approach, prioritizing defense and slowing down the pace of the match.

6' – Secure handling

Goalkeeper Trung Kien rushed out quickly, making a timely save to thwart the breakaway run of the Saudi Arabian U23 player.

3' – Missed opportunity

Abdulaziz unleashed a volley, but the ball went too high above the Vietnam U23 goal.

1' - Ball starts rolling

The referee blew the whistle to start the match, and U23 Saudi Arabia kicked off to begin the game against U23 Vietnam.

Vietnam U23 starting lineup:

Goalkeeper: Tran Trung Kien (1);

Defenders: Pham Ly Duc (3), Nguyen Hieu Minh (4), Nguyen Nhat Minh (16);

Midfielders: Khuat Van Khang (11), Nguyen Thai Son (6), Nguyen Xuan Bac (12), Vo Anh Quan (20);

Forwards: Nguyen Cong Phuong (18), Nguyen Ngoc My (19), Le Viktor (14).

Saudi Arabia U23 starting lineup:

Hamed, Al Dosari, Faisal, Abdulaziz, Musab, Thamer, Salem, Awad, Rakan, Majed, Alobaid

Match preview: Vietnam U23 vs Saudi Arabia U23

After two matches, Vietnam U23 has a perfect 6 points, a superior goal difference, and is in control of their own destiny. Coach Kim Sang Sik's team only needs to avoid a heavy defeat in the final match to secure first place in Group A, thus avoiding Japan U23 in the quarter-finals.

The performance of the Vietnam U23 team has received high praise from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). In particular, the 2-1 victory against Kyrgyzstan U23 demonstrated the depth of the squad, the ability to flexibly adjust personnel, and the effectiveness of the reserve options. The AFC emphasized the resilience of the Vietnam U23 team in crucial moments, clearly reflecting the tactical imprint of coach Kim Sang Sik.

In the final match, Vietnam U23 faced host nation Saudi Arabia U23 under different pressures. Saudi Arabia needed a win after their defeat against Jordan, while Vietnam U23 entered the match with a proactive mindset. Although a draw would have secured them first place, the team did not choose a safe approach but were ready to play an open and competitive game.

Predicted score:Predicted score: Vietnam U23 1–1 Saudi Arabia U23