2023 AFF U-23 Championship Top Scorer Update: Ramadhan Sananta Overtaken by Vietnamese Player

Indonesia's national team (Timnas) has advanced to the final of the 2023 AFF U-23 Championship after defeating Thailand in the semi-final match held at Rayong Provincial Stadium, Thailand, on Thursday (24/8/2023) WIB.

In the match, the Young Garuda eliminated the host country with a final score of 3-1. Goals were scored by Kelly Sroyer and Muhammad Ferarri in the 10th and 23rd minutes respectively.

Another goal was an own goal by Natcha Promsomboon. Thailand's only goal was scored by Chudit Wanpraphao in the first half.

This result affected the current top scorer list in this season's AFF U-23 Championship.

Unfortunately, Indonesian national team striker Ramadhan Sananta no longer occupies the top spot. He was overtaken by Vietnamese national team player Xuan Tien Dinh, who is 3 points ahead.

Sananta himself has 2 points. He is tied with Fergus Tierney and Chudit Wanpraphao with the same points.

Meanwhile, other players have only scored one goal. According to Transfermarkt, the following is the top scorer list for the 2023 AFF U-23 Championship as of August 25, 2023:

1. Xuan Tien Dinh (Vietnam): 3 points
2. Fergus Tierney (Malaysia): 2 points
3. Ramadhan Sananta (Indonesia): 2 points
4. Chudit Wanpraphao (Thailand): 2 points
5. Minh Quang Nguyen (Vietnam): 1 point
6. Vi Hao Bui (Vietnam): 1 point
7. Jeam Kelly Sroyer (Indonesia): 1 point
8. Dennis Chung (Philippines): 1 point
9. Phodchara Chainarong (Thailand): 1 point
10. Alif Ikmalrizal (Malaysia): 1 point

The final match of the 2023 AFF U-23 Championship, Indonesia vs. Vietnam, will be held at the same stadium on August 26, 2023.

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