Vietnam's U23 national team succeeded in defeating the UAE in extra time to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 U23 Asian Football Championship.
The 2026 Asian Cup U23 quarterfinals were held on Friday, 16 Jan 2026 GMT+7, at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium in Saudi Arabia. A key match featured Vietnam's U23 team against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) U23 team.
Vietnam's U23 team won 3-2 in extra time after a 2-2 draw in regular time, advancing to the 2026 U23 Asian Football Championship semifinals. They will face the winner of the Uzbekistan vs. China match on 20 January.
Goalscorers
Nguyen Dinh Bac, 39th minute (Vietnam)
Junior N'Diaye, 42nd minute (UAE)
Nguyen Dinh Bac, 63rd minute (Vietnam)
Mansour Al Menhali, 68th minute (UAE)
Pham Minh Phuc, 101st minute (Vietnam)