Vietnam (white) secure a 1-1 draw against Yemen in the last match of Group I. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam’s U17 team grabbed a ticket to the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 Finals after a 1-1 draw against Yemen in the last match of Group I which took place at Viet Tri stadium in the northern province of Phu Tho on October 27.
As the match kicked off, Yemen had the upper hand, capitalising on a midfield turnover to score the opening goal. In the 12th minute, Abdulatef netted the first goal for Yemen following a well-timed pass from his teammate, putting Vietnam on the defensive early in the game.
After conceding, Vietnamese players raised their game to seek an equaliser. In the 30th minute, amidst a scramble in Yemen’s penalty area, captain Le Huy Viet Anh seized the opportunity, scoring from close range to level the score at 1-1.
In the second half, both teams played cautiously, opting for a more defensive approach, with the ball largely staying in the midfield. Content with the current score, both sides refrained from aggressive attacks, and the game ended with a 1-1 draw.
With five points from their group matches, Vietnam’s U17 team finished in second place but still secured their place in the finals by ranking higher than five other second-placed teams. Yemen, with seven points, topped Group I, advancing as the group leaders.
