PHU THO, Vietnam, 28th October, 2024 (WAM) -- 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 yesterday, reported the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).
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.
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.
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.