Vietnam U23 improve Asian Games quarter-final hopes with 2–0 win
Vietnam U23 beat the Philippines 2–0 in their second Group C match at the Asian Games, with goals from Thanh Nhàn and Lê Phát. Four points from two games improve their quarter-final hopes; Vietnam face Uzbekistan in the final group match.
Vietnam's U23 team celebrates its victory. Photo: Hoàng Hồ.
Vietnam U23 beat the Philippines 2-0 in their second Group C match at the 2026 Asian Games, according to VFF. Thanh Nhàn scored in the 74th minute, before Lê Phát added the second in the 87th after his initial shot hit the post.
Đinh Hồng Vinh’s side have four points, having previously drawn 1-1 with Kuwait. The victory improved their quarter-final prospects but did not confirm qualification. Vietnam face group leaders Uzbekistan in their final group match.
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