LIST 4 teams that qualify for the semifinals 2022 AFF U-23 Cup has been known. The four teams are Vietnam, Thailand, Timor Leste, and Laos. The presence of Timor Leste and Laos in the semifinals was a surprise that no one expected.
Timor Leste escaped from Group A after coming out as the best team. Joined in Group A with the hosts Cambodia, the Philippines, and Brunei Darussalam, Timor Leste surprisingly performed quite well.
Matched three times, Timor Leste was able to win two wins and one draw. This achievement made Timor Leste collect seven points which took them to the semifinals.
Meanwhile, the competition is not too tight in Group B. Because Group B only leaves Malaysia and Laos after the U-23 Indonesian National Team and Myanmar withdrew.
This condition makes Malaysia and Laos have to compete twice for the semifinal ticket. In the first leg, Laos beat Malaysia 2-1. Furthermore, Laos silenced Malaysia 2-0 to ensure themselves qualify for the semifinals.
If the competition in Group B is not too tight, what happens in Group C is quite the opposite. Vietnam and Thailand are competing for the title of Group C.
Both teams won their first game against Singapore. Thailand won 3-1, while Vietnam party seven goals without reply.