Vietnam leads 1-0 against Laos in ASEAN Cup U-23 first half

Vietnam national team demonstrated their dominance by securing a 1-0 lead over Laos in the Group B ASEAN Cup U-23 2025 match at Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium, Bekasi.

Khuat Van Khang became the difference maker in this match — scoring the lone goal in the 18th minute after capitalizing on a pass from Nguyen Nhat Minh from the left side of the field.

Kim Sang-sik‘s squad maintained control of the game after taking the lead — but they struggled to break through Laos’s solid defense until halftime.