Indonesia, 24 July, 2025 – On the morning of July 24, Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia, Mr. Ta Van Thong, paid a visit to the U23 Vietnam national team to offer encouragement ahead of their semifinal clash against U23 Philippines at the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship.
Welcoming the delegation at the team’s base, Mr. Tran Anh Tu – Vice President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and head of the U23 Vietnam delegation at the tournament – expressed his appreciation for Ambassador Ta Van Thong’s special attention to the team. He also acknowledged the timely and effective support from the Vietnamese Embassy to the national teams whenever they compete in Indonesia.

During the meeting, Ambassador Ta Van Thong shared that despite a busy schedule at the embassy, he has closely followed the team’s activities since their arrival in Indonesia. He congratulated the players and coaching staff on advancing to the semifinals as the top team in Group B and expressed confidence that, with unity, focus, and a strong desire to give their best, U23 Vietnam will secure victory over the Philippines and earn a spot in the final.
The Ambassador also noted that although the Vietnamese community in Indonesia is not large, they are committed to continuing their support by coming to the stadium to cheer for the team. This support, he emphasized, is a valuable source of motivation and reflects the deep affection and trust of overseas Vietnamese for the national team.

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