Live score: Thailand U23 national team lost to Vietnam U23 in the first match of the VTV Cup 2026.
On 10 November 2026, the U23 football match between GIA LAI and VTV CUP 2026 International Friendly took place at Pleiku Stadium, Gia Lai city, Vietnam. Thailand U23 faced Vietnam U23 at 19:00 Thai time.
In this match, “Coach Wang” Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul, head coach, positioned captain Jehanafi Mama as the striker, supported by Peeranut Buakhai, Tontawan Puntamuni, and Priphan Wongsa.
At the 17th minute, Vietnam took the lead 1-0 when Le Van Quang Yen crossed the ball into the penalty area, reaching Nguyen Minh Tam who headed the ball under the crossbar into the net.
At the 36th minute, Thailand had a chance to equalize. Jehanafi Mama dribbled past Vietnam players and shot with his right foot from just outside the penalty area, but the ball curved wide past the far post.
At the 41st minute, Thailand made their first substitution, bringing Suwanphoom Ngenluang on for Tontawan Puntamuni.
Near the end of the first half, at the 45th minute, Vietnam extended their lead to 2-0. Chau Hoang Minh crossed the ball to Nguyen Minh Tam, who dove to head it in, marking his second goal of the match. The half ended with this score.
In the second half, Thailand made their second substitution by bringing Jiradet Taichankong on for Chaisit Paopool.
At the 61st minute, Thailand had a chance to score from a free kick. Siradonai Phosri curled a right-footed shot, but it was saved by Gao Van Binh, who punched the ball out for a corner.
At the 67th minute, Thailand made a double substitution, sending on Pongsakorn Sangkhaposa and Ratthanon Diying for Peeranut Buakhai and Chittiphat Wasungnoen.
At the 84th minute, Thailand changed players again, bringing Worawut Noisri and Thanakrit Lomnak on for Priphan Wongsa and Phakawat Tangok.
Late in the game at the 87th minute, Vietnam sealed the 3-0 victory with a penalty goal. Sirassawut Wongruankham fouled Tran Xa Bao in the penalty area, and Williams Minh Hoang successfully converted the penalty.
No further goals were scored. The match ended with Thailand U23 losing 0-3 to Vietnam U23 in the opening game of the U23 GIA LAI - VTV CUP 2026 friendly tournament.
Thailand U23's next match in the U23 GIA LAI - VTV CUP 2026 International Friendly will be against Qatar at Pleiku Stadium, Gia Lai city, Vietnam, on 12 November 2026 at 15:00. The match will be broadcast live on Thairath TV Channel 32.www.thairath.co.th/tv/liveFacebook: Thairath Sport, YouTube: Thairath Sport, and the TrueVisions Now app.
Sirassawut Wongruankham (Goalkeeper), Phakawat Tangok, Chittiphat Wasungnoen, Tontawan Puntamuni, Peeranut Buakhai, Chaisit Paopool, Jehanafi Mama (Captain), Wantayanawut Nuchkraser, Siradonai Phosri, Priphan Wongsa, Ekapat Jaenuduang.