On an emotional night at the 'fire pit' Gelora Bung Karno, U23 Vietnam excellently defeated U23 Indonesia with a score of 1-0 to step up to the pinnacle of glory at the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 tournament.
A victory not only means a title but also affirms the position of Vietnamese youth football on the regional map.
AFC congratulates U23 Vietnam - Screenshot
Immediately after the match, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) could not hide their admiration, sharing an emotional status: "What could be sweeter than the victory of U23 Vietnam against U23 Indonesia right at Gelora Bung Karno!!! Congratulations to coach Kim Sang Sik and his team."
The final match was full of tension as both teams started cautiously, neither wanting to make a mistake. However, the temperature on the field quickly rose due to fierce collisions, causing Indonesia to receive two yellow cards in just the first 15 minutes.
In the 36th minute, the turning point came from Dinh Bac's corner kick, creating an opportunity for Cong Phuong to unleash a dangerous volley, bringing home the only goal of the match.
U23 Vietnam wins Southeast Asian championship for the third consecutive time - Photo: Hoang Hai
Despite their efforts in the second half, the home team could not penetrate Vietnam's steely defense. The narrow victory helped coach Kim Sang Sik and his team achieve an unprecedented feat: winning the U23 Southeast Asian Championship three times in a row.
Not only did he bring the title to Vietnam, Coach Kim Sang Sik also wrote his name in history as the first foreign coach to win both the national team and U23 level in the region, surpassing his famous predecessor Park Hang Seo. A proud milestone for Vietnamese football!
Highlights U23 Vietnam 1-0 U23 Indonesia
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Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/afc-than-phuc-u23-viet-nam-khi-vo-dich-ngay-tai-chao-lua-gelora-bung-karno-2426881.html
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