JAKARTA - The 2025 AFF U-23 Cup has entered the semifinals and will bring together Indonesia U-23 vs Thailand U-23 and Vietnam U-23 vs Philippines U-23.
The U-23 Indonesian national team became the first team to secure a ticket to the last four. This assurance was obtained after Garuda Muda drew 0-0 over Malaysia U-23 in the third match of the group phase, Monday, July 21, 2025.
Even though it only gained one point, this result was enough to lead Indonesia to qualify for the semifinals as winners of Group A. Garuda Muda collected a total of seven points from three matches in the group stage.
Before being forced to play a series against Malaysia, Indonesia successfully defeated Brunei Darussalam U-23 (8-0) and made the U-23 Philippines give up 1-0.
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The other three semifinal tickets are determined in the final group stage match which will take place on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Thailand managed to advance to the top four after playing a goalless draw against Myanmar U-23 at Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium, Bekasi.
This draw made Thailand finish as winners of Group C with four points. Meanwhile, the runner-up position belongs to Myanmar with two points.
Thus, Thailand will meet Indonesia U-23 in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Myanmar is certain to be eliminated from this edition of the tournament.
Separately, Vietnam managed to qualify for the semifinals after defeating Cambodia U-23 (2-1) at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium. This result made Vietnam secure the status of Group B winners with six points, while Cambodia became runners-up with one point.
Furthermore, Vietnam will face the best runners-up, Philippines, in the 2025 AFF U-23 Cup semifinals.
Later the entire series of semifinal matches will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta. The Vietnam vs Philippines match will be held in the afternoon, while the Indonesia vs Thailand duel takes place in the evening.
The Indonesia U-23 vs Thailand duel is a repeat match for the 2019 AFF U-23 Cup final. At that time, Garuda Muda defeated Gajah Putih with a score of 2-1 to become the champion in their debut edition.
In total, Indonesia U-23 has only participated three times in the AFF U-23 Cup since it was first held in 2005.
Garuda Muda was absent in the first edition and 2022. Meanwhile, in the 2011 edition, the implementation was canceled, which at that time Indonesia was appointed to host.
Throughout the previous two participations, Indonesia U-23 always penetrated the final. Unfortunately, in the 2023 edition, Garuda Muda failed to win after losing to Vietnam on penalties 5-6 (0-0). The result failed to repeat the success in 2019.
2025 AFF U-23 Cup Semifinals Schedule
Friday, July 25, 2025
Vietnam vs Philippines
Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta
16.00 WIB
Indonesia vs Thailand
Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta
At 20.00 WIB
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