Update on the channel for the live broadcast of U23 Vietnam vs U23 China today, the match takes place at 18:35 on March 31.
U23 Vietnam enters the final match against host China after a 0-1 defeat to U23 Thailand. This result leaves Coach Dinh Hong Vinh's team without a chance to compete for the championship, but the match against U23 China still holds significant professional importance. Given that the squad mainly consists of U21 players, the two previous matches have provided the U23 Vietnam coaching staff with additional data to evaluate each position, thereby continuing to filter and refine the core framework for the important journey ahead. Despite the loss in the previous round, the players of U23 Vietnam still demonstrated a serious competitive spirit and clear determination.
On the other side, the host U23 China team has not provided reassurance despite having home advantage. They drew 2-2 against U23 Thailand in their opening match, followed by a difficult draw against U23 North Korea. Issues in the defense continue to put pressure on the host team. Therefore, the match against U23 Vietnam is an opportunity for U23 China to keep their hope of winning the championship at home alive, but it certainly won't be an easy task if they continue to expose gaps in their back line.
This confrontation remains highly anticipated. For U23 Vietnam, it's an opportunity for young players to gain more experience against a highly motivated opponent. For U23 China, the pressure to win will force them to play more aggressively and tightly. This is a useful test for both teams in preparing for larger tasks in the future.
U23 Vietnam squad list for CFA Team China 2026