FIFA said exactly 6 words about the historic championship of U23 Vietnam

Vietnam U23 team won the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship after defeating Indonesia U23 1-0 in a tense final match at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta.

Despite being pressured by Indonesia in the beginning of the match, Cong Phuong shone in the 36th minute with a beautiful volley, opening the score. In the second half, U23 Indonesia pressed hard, but U23 Vietnam's defense and coach Kim Sang Sik's tight defensive tactics neutralized all danger.

FIFA praised U23 Vietnam right after the match - Screenshot

With their resilience, the "Golden Star Warriors" successfully maintained the score of 1-0 until the end of the match, despite having to go through 10 breathless minutes of extra time. This victory not only affirmed the throne but also demonstrated the talent of the promising young generation of Vietnamese football.

After the match, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) gave special praise to U23 Vietnam. On the home page, FIFA World Cup ran the status line "Great job, boys!".

U23 Vietnam scored a hat-trick to win the Southeast Asian championship - Photo: Hai Hoang

Although only 6 words short, it is enough to show FIFA's concern, when recognizing the achievement of U23 Vietnam with a hat-trick of regional tournament championships.

At the same time, the homepage of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) also gave Khuat Van Khang, Cong Phuong and his teammates "winged" words.

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