Pleiku Stadium hosted two matches on the opening day of the Gia Lai VTV Cup 2026, an international U23 tournament. Vietnam U23 beat Thailand U23 3-0 in the evening game, with a brace from Nguyen Minh Tam and a penalty converted by Williams Minh Hoang. Earlier, Qatar U23 and Singapore U23 drew 0-0.
Results on 10 November
| Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar U23 - Singapore U23 | 0-0 | Pleiku |
| Vietnam U23 - Thailand U23 | 3-0 | Pleiku |
Vietnam U23 3-0 Thailand U23
Dinh Hong Vinh's side opened the scoring in the 17th minute through a header from Nguyen Minh Tam. Just before the break, in the 45th minute, Minh Tam headed in again for his second. Both goals came from crosses, showing that Vietnam U23 deliberately targeted the aerial route.
Thailand pushed higher after half-time without finding a way through. In the 85th minute, Gia Bao broke into the box and was fouled by goalkeeper Sirassawut, and the referee pointed to the spot. In the 87th minute, Williams Minh Hoang scored from the penalty to make it 3-0. There was no red card.
Another talking point was the injury to centre-back Nguyen Hoang in the 34th minute, which forced the Vietnam U23 staff to reshuffle the defence earlier than planned.
Qatar U23 0-0 Singapore U23
The 3pm opener produced no goals. Singapore U23 kept a clean sheet against Qatar U23, and the result left both teams on one point after the first round.
Format and standings
The Gia Lai VTV Cup 2026 runs from 10 to 14 November at Pleiku Stadium, organised by the Vietnam Football Federation together with the Gia Lai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC. Four teams, Vietnam U23, Thailand U23, Qatar U23 and Singapore U23, play a single round robin.
After the first round, Vietnam U23 are the only side with a win. Qatar U23 and Singapore U23 share a point each, while Thailand U23 are still without one.
Pleiku is one of the stadiums where Hoan Vu operates the perimeter LED boards, so across both matches sponsor visuals ran continuously along the touchline and appeared on the broadcast alongside the action. Businesses interested in the format can read more about stadium LED advertising.
Next round fixtures
- 3:00pm, 12 November: Thailand U23 - Qatar U23
- 7:00pm, 12 November: Singapore U23 - Vietnam U23
- 3:00pm, 14 November: Thailand U23 - Singapore U23
- 7:00pm, 14 November: Vietnam U23 - Qatar U23
Frequently asked questions
What was the score between Vietnam U23 and Thailand U23 on 10 November 2026?
Vietnam U23 won 3-0. Nguyen Minh Tam scored in the 17th and 45th minutes, and Williams Minh Hoang added the third from a penalty in the 87th.
Where is the Gia Lai VTV Cup 2026 being played?
Every match takes place at Pleiku Stadium in Gia Lai province, from 10 to 14 November 2026.
When is Vietnam U23's next match?
Vietnam U23 face Singapore U23 at 7:00pm on 12 November at Pleiku Stadium.
Conclusion
The opening day of the Gia Lai VTV Cup 2026 gave Vietnam U23 three points and a healthy goal difference, while the other two teams split a draw. The second round on 12 November will say more about the race for top spot. Hoan Vu continues to work at V.League grounds and domestic international tournaments, with cooperation details at stadium LED advertising.
Hoan Vu runs perimeter LED at 4 stadiums, with per-match and club sponsorship packages.
