Hanoi, Vietnam – The excitement don dey gather as Australia U-23 football team prepare to face off with Vietnam tonight for the semi-final of the MSIG Serenity Cup™ 2025. Dem just finish group stage with sweet victory over Timor-Leste, 9-0, like say dem be champions already (who no like fine things?).
Australia secure second place for Group B with two wins and one loss. Dem qualify fine fine after dem find out say the defending champions, Philippines, waka go house after dem no fit beat Myanmar. Na wah! So Australia dey ready to show Vietnam say dem dey come with serious plans!
This tournament na the first time sey dem get qualification to enter. Before, only the top five teams from the last edition collect automatic tickets. E mean say better football na dem dey play (and we dey enjoy every moment).
The action dey happen inside Lạch Tray Stadium for Hải Phòng, and all eyes go dey on the pitch as both teams ready to battle. Eight countries dey participate for this one, and na only the winners and runners-up go fit carry their stress enter knockout round (small small we dey go). The tournament don change name from AFF Women’s Championship, and e sure say fans go enjoy am well.
Australia U-23 don show dem skills in the tournament, and last match prove sey dem dey fire on all cylinders. Early goal by Holly Furphy dey set the pace, while Alana Jancevski and Grace Johnston join the party, scoring like sey dem be Ronaldo. Wetin say? Football na team work, and this girls dey enjoy am.
As dem prepare to face Vietnam, coach Joe Palatsides don make some tactical changes, and fans dey expect firework. We fit expect plenty goals for this match, but wetin we go see na how Australia fit handle Vietnam home advantage. Na wetin everybody dey talk as dem dey hungry for trophy.
The semi-final go take place tonight, August 16, 2025, by 8:00 PM local time (Na 11:00 PM AEST). So, if you no wan miss am, grab your friends, a cooler of palm wine, and settle down for the match. Make we see how this semi-final go pan out!
