PH U-22 football team eliminated from SEA Games gold medal race after loss to Vietnam

Updated Tue, December 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM Published Mon, December 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM

The Philippine men's U-22 football team was eliminated from the 2025 Southeast Asian Games gold medal race after a 2-0 semifinal loss to Vietnam.

Vietnam scored two late goals in the 88th and stoppage time, with Le Van Thuan and Nguyen Thanh Nhan being the scorers.

Philippine goalkeeper Gab Guimaraes made several saves throughout the match.

Despite topping Group C, the team, coached by Garrath McPherson, will now compete for the bronze medal against Malaysia.

This marks the team's best-ever showing in the SEA Games if they win the bronze medal match.

Malaysia lost their semifinal match to host Thailand.

Coach Garrath McPherson emphasized the team's strong character and determination to move forward towards the bronze medal match.

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