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flag Vietnam beat UAE 3-2 in extra time to reach the AFC U23 Asian Cup semifinals for the first time.

flag Vietnam advanced to the semifinals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 with a 3-2 extra-time victory over the UAE in a tightly contested quarter-final match on January 16, 2026, at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. flag The game ended 2-2 after regulation, with Vietnam scoring the decisive goal in extra time. flag The win marks the first time a Vietnamese men’s team has topped a group in an Asian tournament, following victories over Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, and Saudi Arabia. flag Vietnam’s tactical discipline and resilience overcame the UAE’s physical advantage, highlighting the nation’s growing presence in regional football. flag They will face either Uzbekistan or China in the semifinals on January 20.

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