Vietnam's U23 national team, down to 10 men, lost to China's U23 team and was eliminated in the semifinals of the 2026 Asian U23 Football Championship.
The 2026 Asian U23 Football Championship semifinal on 20 Jan 2026 in Saudi Arabia featured a match between the Vietnam U23 and China U23 teams.
Vietnam lost 0-3 to China, suffering a tough exit from the 2026 Asian U23 Football Championship semifinals. China advanced to the final to face defending champion Japan, while Vietnam will contest third place against South Korea.
Goalscorers
Peng Xiao, 47th minute (China)
Xiang Yu-Wang, 52nd minute (China)
Pham Le Duc (Vietnam, red card), 75th minute
Peng Xiao (goal disallowed by VAR, China)
Wang Yu-Dong, 90+8 minutes
Final Match Schedule
China vs Japan, Saturday, 24 Jan 2026, 22:00
Third Place Match Schedule
Vietnam vs South Korea, Friday, 23 Jan 2026, 22:00
Photo: Xinhua Sports