Cambodia's draw with Australia eliminates U19 Vietnam from Southeast Asian Championship

Hanoi, Vietnam – Vietnam's U19 team has been knocked out of the Southeast Asian Championship following a crucial 2-2 draw between Cambodia and Australia on June 9, 2026. The result dashed the hopes of coach Yutaka Ikeuchi's squad, who finished third in Group C with 3 points, behind Cambodia's 4 points.

Australia took an early lead against Cambodia, scoring in the 3rd and 18th minutes. However, Cambodia fought back in the second half, netting goals in the 60th and 82nd minutes. The equalizer for Cambodia came from an own goal by an Australian player, ultimately sealing Vietnam's fate.

This outcome means Australia and Cambodia advance to the semifinals, where they will face hosts Indonesia and Thailand, respectively. Vietnam's elimination marks a premature end to their tournament campaign, despite earlier victories against Timor Leste and Myanmar. Their critical loss to hosts Indonesia in the final group match left their advancement dependent on other results, a chance they ultimately missed.