Vietnam U23 delivered a stunning 7-0 demolition of Singapore U23 in the AFF ASEAN Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy on February 19, 2022. This spectacular result announced Vietnam as serious title contenders and was one of the most one-sided victories of the entire youth tournament. Vietnam was relentless from the first whistle, scoring early and often to completely overwhelm the Singaporean defense. The attacking movement and finishing were clinical, with multiple players contributing to the scoreline as Singapore had no answer for the pace and precision of their opponents. The match was effectively over by halftime, with Vietnam continuing to add to their tally in the second half with no drop in intensity. This massive win gave Vietnam a colossal boost to their goal difference, a factor that could prove crucial in deciding group rankings, while leaving Singapore to recover from a second heavy defeat. The Vietnamese coach praised his team's focus and attacking execution, while the Singaporean manager acknowledged the gulf in class on the day. The lineups saw Vietnam's highly-rated young stars put on a commanding display.