2022 AFF U-19 Youth Championship

2022 AFF U-19 Youth Championship
Kejuaraan Remaja U-19 AFF 2022
Tournament details
Host countryIndonesia
Dates2–15 July
Teams11 (from 1 sub-confederation)
Venue(s)2 (in 2 host cities)
Final positions
Champions Malaysia (2nd title)
Runners-up Laos
Third place Vietnam
Fourth place Thailand
Tournament statistics
Matches played29
Goals scored92 (3.17 per match)
Top scorer(s)Vietnam Nguyễn Quốc Việt (5 goals)
Best player(s)Malaysia Ahmad Aysar Hadi
Best goalkeeperLaos Phounin Xayyasone
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The 2022 AFF U-19 Youth Championship was the 18th edition of the AFF U-19 Youth Championship, organised by ASEAN Football Federation. It was hosted by Indonesia during July 2022.[1] The planned 2020 and 2021 AFF U-19 Youth Championship were cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Players born after 1 January 2003 could participate in this tournament.

Malaysia beat Laos 2–0 in the final for their second title in the championship.[2][3]

Participant teams

There was no qualification, and all entrants advanced to the final tournament, except for the defending champions Australia. The following teams from member associations of the AFF entered the tournament:

Team Association App Previous best performance
 Brunei FA Brunei DS 10th Group stage (9 times)
 Cambodia FF Cambodia 12th Group stage (11 times)
 Indonesia FA Indonesia 11th Winners (2013)
 Laos Lao FF 12th Third place (2002, 2005, 2015)
 Malaysia FA Malaysia 14th Winners (2018)
 Myanmar Myanmar FF 14th Winners (2003, 2005)
 Philippines Philippine FF 10th Group stage (9 times)
 Singapore FA Singapore 13th Third place (2003)
 Thailand FA Thailand 17th Winners (2002, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2017)
 East Timor FF Timor-Leste 9th Third place (2013)
 Vietnam Vietnam FF 17th Winners (2007)
Did not enter
 Australia

Squads

Main article: 2022 AFF U-19 Youth Championship squads

Venues

Bekasi Jakarta
Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium GBK Madya Stadium
Capacity: 30,000 Capacity: 9,170

Group stage

Group A

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Vietnam 5 3 2 0 12 3 +9 11[a] Knockout stage
2  Thailand 5 3 2 0 7 1 +6 11[a]
3  Indonesia (H) 5 3 2 0 17 2 +15 11[a]
4  Myanmar 5 2 0 3 12 12 0 6
5  Philippines 5 1 0 4 8 13 −5 3
6  Brunei 5 0 0 5 0 25 −25 0
Source: aseanfootball.org
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers[4]
(H) Hosts
Notes:
  1. ^ a b c Head-to-head results: Vietnam 0–0 Indonesia, Indonesia 0–0 Thailand, Vietnam 1–1 Thailand. Head-to-head standings:
    • Vietnam: 2 pts, 0 GD, 1 GF
    • Thailand: 2 pts, 0 GD, 1 GF
    • Indonesia: 2 pts, 0 GD, 0 GF
    Indonesia were ranked third on head-to-head goals scored. Vietnam and Thailand were tied on their own head-to-head results and were ranked on goal difference.
Myanmar 7–0 Brunei
 Report
Referee: Chy Samdy (Cambodia)
Thailand 1–0 Philippines
 Report
Attendance: 3,000
Vietnam 0–0 Indonesia
Report
Attendance: 10,832
Vietnam 4–1 Philippines
 Report
Attendance: 50
Myanmar 0–3 Thailand
Report
Attendance: 5,900
Indonesia 7–0 Brunei
 Report
Attendance: 4,964
Referee: Souei Vongkham (Laos)
Philippines 1–3 Myanmar
 Report
Attendance: 50
Brunei 0–4 Vietnam
Report
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Chy Samdy (Cambodia)
Indonesia 0–0 Thailand
Report
Attendance: 17,126
Myanmar 1–3 Vietnam
  • La Min Htwe 90+3'
 Report
Attendance: 250
Thailand 2–0 Brunei
 Report
Attendance: 1,000
Philippines 1–5 Indonesia
 Report
Attendance: 10,768
Referee: Souei Vongkham (Laos)
Brunei 0–5 Philippines
Report
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Chy Samdy (Cambodia)
Vietnam 1–1 Thailand
 Report
Attendance: 300
Indonesia 5–1 Myanmar
 Report
  • La Min Htwe 8'
Attendance: 18,952

Group B

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Laos 4 4 0 0 8 2 +6 12 Knockout stage
2  Malaysia 4 2 1 1 6 5 +1 7
3  East Timor 4 2 0 2 8 7 +1 6
4  Cambodia 4 1 0 3 4 8 −4 3
5  Singapore 4 0 1 3 1 5 −4 1
Source: aseanfootball.org
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers[4]
East Timor 0–2 Laos
Report
Attendance: 100
Singapore 0–1 Cambodia
Cambodia 1–2 Malaysia
 Report
Attendance: 50
Singapore 0–1 East Timor
Report
Attendance: 50
Malaysia 0–0 Singapore
Report
Attendance: 100
Laos 2–1 Cambodia
 Report
Attendance: 50
Laos 3–1 Singapore
Phoutthavong 6'
Sisouphon 45+2'
Chanthavixay 70'		 Khairin 89'
East Timor 3–4 Malaysia
Cristevão 11'
M. Quintão 55', 76'		 Report Najmudin 8'
Farhan 15', 63'
Aliff 53'
Attendance: 100
Cambodia 1–4 East Timor
Soknet 86' Report Olagar 23'
Zenivio 26'
Ribeiro 81', 90+1'
Attendance: 50
Malaysia 0–1 Laos
Report Phoutthavong 66' (pen.)
Attendance: 150

Knockout stage

In the knockout stage, the penalty shoot-out was used to decide the winner if necessary.[5]

Bracket

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
13 July – Bekasi
 
 
 Vietnam0
 
15 July – Bekasi
 
 Malaysia3
 
 Malaysia2
 
13 July – Bekasi
 
 Laos0
 
 Laos2
 
 
 Thailand0
 
Third place match
 
 
15 July – Bekasi
 
 
 Vietnam1 (5)
 
 
 Thailand1 (3)

Semi-finals

Vietnam 0–3 Malaysia
Report Farhan 26'
Haiqal 70'
Danish 87'
Attendance: 150
Laos 2–0 Thailand
Phanthavong 8'
Damoth 85'		 Report
Attendance: 50
Referee: Chy Samdy (Cambodia)

Third place match

Vietnam 1–1 Thailand
Nguyễn Quốc Việt 53' Sittha 42'
Penalties
 5–3

Final

Malaysia 2–0 Laos
 Report
Attendance: 200

Winner

 2022 AFF U-19 Youth Championship winners 

Malaysia
Second title

Awards

Most Valuable Player[6] Top Scorer Award[6] Best Goalkeeper Award[6]
Malaysia Ahmad Aysar Hadi Vietnam Nguyễn Quốc Việt Laos Phounin Xayyasone

Goalscorers

There were 92 goals scored in 29 matches, for an average of 3.17 goals per match.

5 goals

4 goals

3 goals

2 goals

1 goal

Final ranking

This table will show the ranking of teams throughout the tournament.

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Final result
1  Malaysia 6 4 1 1 11 5 +6 13 Champions
2  Laos 6 5 0 1 10 4 +6 15 Runners-up
3  Vietnam 7 3 3 1 13 7 +6 12 Third place
4  Thailand 7 3 3 1 8 4 +4 12 Fourth place
5  Indonesia (H) 5 3 2 0 17 2 +15 11 Eliminated in
group stage
6  East Timor 4 2 0 2 8 7 +1 6
7  Myanmar 5 2 0 3 12 12 0 6
8  Cambodia 4 1 0 3 4 8 −4 3
9  Philippines 5 1 0 4 8 13 −5 3
10  Singapore 4 0 1 3 1 5 −4 1
11  Brunei 5 0 0 5 0 25 −25 0
Source: Group stage, Knockout stage
(H) Hosts

Controversies

The match between Cambodia and Laos in Group B was marked with a controversy. Cambodia's goal against Laos in the 76th minute had crossed the goal line, but Indonesian referee Aprisman Aranda did not award the goal for Cambodia.[7] The result of the match ended with Laos' win over Cambodia with a score of 2-1.[8]

The Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) has officially lodged a protest with the AFF regarding this issue. Responding to Cambodia's protests, the AFF also sent a letter as an apology.[9]

The final match of group A between Vietnam and Thailand was filled with controversy. As both teams only needed a draw with goals to advance to the semi-finals, regardless of Indonesia's win over Myanmar. The match ended with 1-1 draw, which was enough for Vietnam and Thailand to see them through to the semi-finals, and hosts Indonesia were eliminated despite having the same point and best productivity goals. This was based on the head-to-head criteria between the three teams, as per the AFF U-19 Championship 2022 Tournament Rules and Regulations.[10]

With a score of 1-1 after 76 minutes, Vietnam and Thailand were considered not making a fair-play game. With both teams being considered slowing down the tempo of the game on purpose, after guaranteeing a spot into the semi-finals with the scores in the last 15 minutes. With the Vietnamese players only playing the ball around without being pressured by Thai players, while the Thai players were laying down with injuries despite not involving with the ball at all.[11]

Indonesia national team coach Shin Tae-Yong criticized the AFF rules being outdated, “This tournament regulation is weird because the AFF is still using it, even though FIFA and AFC are no longer using it. So, for us being unable to qualify for the semifinals does not make sense”.[12]

On 12 July 2022, Indonesian football governing body PSSI officially sent a letter of protest to the AFF over allegations of a match fixing between Vietnam and Thailand.[13] With the AFF responding that there are no issues with it.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Berstatus Tuan Rumah, Ini Jadwal Lengkap Timnas Indonesia U-19 di Piala AFF U-19 2022". Suara.com (in Indonesian). 19 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Hasil Malaysia Vs Laos: Menang 2-0, Harimau Malaya Juara Piala AFF U19 2022". Kompas.com (in Indonesian). 15 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Malaysia Juara Piala AFF U-19 2022, Kisah Pelatih yang Pernah Diremehkan". Bola.net (in Indonesian). 19 July 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Timnas U19 Indonesia Gugur, Bagaimana Regulasi Piala AFF U19 2022?". Kompas.com (in Indonesian). 11 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Regulations AFF U-18 Youth Championship" (PDF). AFF. Archived (PDF) from the original on 10 August 2016.
  6. ^ a b c "Daftar Lengkap Penghargaan di Piala AFF U-19 2022". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 15 July 2022.
  7. ^ "Viral, Wasit Indonesia Batalkan Gol Kamboja ke Gawang Laos di Piala AFF U-19 2022". Suara.com (in Indonesian). 12 July 2022.
  8. ^ "Hasil Piala AFF U-19 2022: Taklukkan Kamboja, Laos Berhasil Geser Malaysia dari Puncak Klasemen Grup B". BolaSport.com (in Indonesian). 7 July 2022.
  9. ^ "Kamboja Lebih Dulu Layangkan Protes atas Kejadian di Piala AFF U-19, Direspons tapi Tak Mengubah Hasil". Suara.com (in Indonesian). 12 July 2022.
  10. ^ "Regulasi Head to Head Piala AFF U-19 2022: Timnas Indonesia Korbannya". Detik.com (in Indonesian). 11 July 2022.
  11. ^ "Hasil Piala AFF U-19 2022: Thailand vs Vietnam Imbang 1-1, Intensitas Permainan Turun Dua Tim Main Santai 10 Menit Terakhir". BolaSport.com (in Indonesian). 10 July 2022.
  12. ^ Zulfirdaus Harahap (10 July 2022). "Timnas Indonesia U-19 Tersingkir Tragis, Shin Tae-yong Kritik Regulasi Jadul di Piala AFF U-19 2022". Bola.com (in Indonesian).
  13. ^ "PSSI Resmi Ajukan Protes ke AFF soal Dugaan Main Mata di Laga Vietnam vs Thailand, Semifinal Piala AFF U-19 2022 Alami Penundaan?". Bola Okezone (in Indonesian). 11 July 2022.
  14. ^ "AFF Respons Surat Protes PSSI soal Laga Vietnam Vs Thailand". Kompas.com (in Indonesian). 30 July 2022.