U.23 Timor Leste caused a big shock when scoring 4 goals, forcing Myanmar to share points: Surprisingly topping Group C

Timor Leste chases Myanmar to a thrilling score

On the evening of July 16, the match between U.23 Myanmar and U.23 Timor Leste in Group C of the 2025 Southeast Asian U.23 tournament seemed to be a one-sided match but turned out to be very exciting. U.23 Myanmar was rated higher and proved it by taking a 2-goal lead after 40 minutes of play, thanks to goals from Wanna Aung Shine (minute 13) and Win Thein Zaw (minute 40, penalty).

The U.23 Timor Leste team also had a brave match. With the spirit of not giving up, the Timor Leste players created a dramatic score chase with U.23 Myanmar. Before the end of the first half, Zenivio managed to shorten the gap to 1-2 for U.23 Timor Leste. The match became hotter than ever, when U.23 Timor Leste scored an equalizer 2-2. In the 53rd minute, Luis Figo ran smartly and jumped high to make a dangerous header to bring the match back to the starting line, rekindling hope of finding a point for Timor Leste.

Highlight U.23 Myanmar 4-4 U.23 Timor Leste: Another shock

U.23 Timor Leste caused a big shock when scoring 4 goals, forcing Myanmar to share points: Surprisingly topping Group C - Photo 1.

Corsino Lemos scored the equalizer 4-4 for U.23 Timor Leste in the final minute of injury time - PHOTO: SCREENSHOT

Toe Aung Than (minute 55) and Maw Oo Min (minute 62) scored to help U.23 Myanmar take the lead 4-2. But an unthinkable scenario happened. In the 75th minute, Vabio Canavaro had a cannon shot from outside the penalty area, reducing the score to 3-4 for U.23 Timor Leste. In the 90+2 minute, Corsino Lemos restored the balance, scoring the equalizer 4-4. This was also the final result of the match.

With the result of 4-4, U.23 Myanmar and U.23 Timor Leste shared the first and second positions in Group C, both with 1 point. U.23 Thailand also had the first round off and is currently at the bottom of Group C with 0 points and a goal difference of 0.

When will U.23 Vietnam start?

On July 16, the first matches of Group B and Group C took place. In Group B, there was a clash between U.23 Laos and U.23 Cambodia. Since Group B only had 3 teams, U.23 Vietnam was allowed to rest in the opening match of the group stage of the 2025 Southeast Asian U.23 tournament.

In the match that took place on the afternoon of July 16, U.23 Laos and U.23 Cambodia drew 1-1. These two teams each had 1 point and shared the first and second positions in Group B. The U.23 Vietnam team was temporarily pushed to the bottom of Group B with no points.

Coach Kim Sang-sik and his team will play their opening match of the regional tournament against U.23 Laos at 5:00 p.m. on July 19.

U.23 Timor Leste caused a big shock when scoring 4 goals, forcing Myanmar to share points: Surprisingly topping Group C - Photo 2.