With this victory, Vietnam finished at the top of Group C with nine points, officially securing a place in the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Finals, scheduled for January 2026.

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U23 Vietnam celebrate beating U23 Yemen at the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers on September 9 evening. (Photo: vietnamnet.vn)

Yemen opted for a defensive strategy to earn at least one point, focusing all their efforts on defense, which made it challenging for the home team to approach the goal.

However, coach Kim Sang-sik's tactical adjustments dismantled the opponent's plan. In the 70th minute, substitutes Van Thuan and Thanh Nhan combined effectively to score the only goal in this pivotal match for Group C.

Nhan's decisive diagonal shot concluded the Asian qualification round with Vietnam achieving a perfect record of wins and no goals conceded. This top position in the group also marks the sixth consecutive appearance of Vietnamese youth football in the Asian finals.

With this victory, Vietnam became the first Southeast Asian representative to secure a ticket to the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 finals in Saudi Arabia next year.

Source: VNA