Hanoi, July 23 -- Vietnam's U23 national football team defeated U23 Cambodia 2-1 in their final Group B match on the evening of July 22 to secure a place in the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship semifinals.

U23 Cambodia adopted an aggressive approach, pressing high from the outset. In the 7th minute, Chou Sinti tested goalkeeper Trung Kien with a powerful long-range shot that required a difficult save.

U23 Vietnam gradually regained control of the game, dominating possession with up to 75%, but their final touches lacked precision. The breakthrough came in the 35th minute when Ly Duc rose highest to head in the opener from a right-wing corner. Just before halftime, Van Khang came close to doubling the lead, but Cambodian goalkeeper Lyheng mad...