Yemen U23 edged past Singapore U23 with a 2-1 victory in their AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifying match on September 3, 2025. The narrow win gives Yemen a crucial three points to start their campaign in a competitive group. Yemen took the lead in the first half after sustained pressure, but Singapore U23 showed resilience to fight back and level the score before the interval. The second half was a tense affair, with both teams aware of the importance of securing a positive result. The decisive moment came midway through the second period when Yemen U23 restored their lead with a well-worked team goal. Singapore pushed for a second equalizer in the closing stages but could not find a way through Yemen's determined defense. This hard-fought match result puts Yemen in a strong early position in the group table, while Singapore will look to bounce back in their next fixture.