U23 Australia crowned champions of the 2025 Southeast Asian Women's Football Championship

Holly Furphy's solitary strike against Myanmar's women's team clinched the championship for U23 Australia at the 2025 ASEAN Cup.

The 2025 ASEAN Women's Cup final was intense and engaging right from the opening minutes. As soon as the whistle blew, the U23 Australian players quickly took control of the match, while Myanmar opted for a tight defensive strategy, waiting for opportunities to counterattack.

By the 5th minute, Holly Furphy had already threatened Myanmar’s goal after a scramble in the box, but the ball still didn’t find the net. In the following minutes, Cassidy and her teammates launched a series of dangerous shots, but the Myanmar goalkeeper made excellent saves to keep them out.

Myanmar also demonstrated resilience and were far from being completely outplayed. In the 11th minute, Win Theingi Tun unleashed a long-range effort that made the crowd gasp, though it lacked accuracy. By the 17th minute, Yu Per Khaing broke into the penalty area and fired a powerful shot, forcing the Australian defenders to make a difficult block. The first half ended goalless at 0-0.

In the second half, the tempo increased. U23 Australia kept ramping up the pressure. In the 52nd and 57th minutes, the woodwork twice denied goals from Cicco and Cassidy, leaving the “Matildas” frustrated. Meanwhile, Win Theingi Tun continued to be Myanmar’s standout player, repeatedly leading counterattacks on her own, but she was too isolated against Australia’s solid defense.

The turning point came in the 66th minute. After a brilliant triangle passing move, Jancevski played the ball to the left for Aideen Keane, who squared it across for Holly Furphy to rush in and finish from close range, putting U23 Australia ahead 1-0.

In the closing minutes, Myanmar pushed forward in search of an equalizer, pressing hard in hopes of creating a breakthrough. However, against Australia’s disciplined and physically dominant defense, they couldn’t produce any real threat. The match ended with a narrow victory for U23 Australia.

With this result, U23 Australia officially became the 2025 ASEAN Women’s Cup champions, demonstrating their superior skills and especially their physical advantage over other Southeast Asian teams. Meanwhile, Myanmar’s women’s national team can leave the tournament with heads held high after a series of impressive performances.

90'+6: The match is over. U23 Australia 1-0 Myanmar Women's National Team

80': EFFORT TO EQUALIZE

After conceding, the players in red started pushing forward in search of an equalizer. However, they were still unable to create any real danger.

66': GOAL!!!!! 1-0 FOR AUSTRALIA

The U23 Australian women executed a beautiful triangle combination. Jancevski passed the ball to the left for Aideen Keane, who sent a low cross inside. Holly Furphy broke through Myanmar’s defense and finished from close range to open the scoring.

59': TOO ISOLATED

Theingi Tun continued to be Myanmar’s difference-maker. She just won the ball and dribbled down the right wing but had no teammates in support to launch a counterattack.

57': STILL NOT IN!

U23 Australia were awarded a direct free kick from close range. Once again, Cassidy’s shot struck the crossbar and went out. The Matildas were still searching for their opening goal.

52': OFF THE MARK!

Cicco took a long-range shot from well outside the box. The ball followed a dangerous trajectory but hit the crossbar and bounced out.

45'+4: DETERMINATION

U23 Australia lost the ball in a dangerous area to a red-shirted player. However, they quickly recovered from the mistake and regained possession.

45'+2: BREAKTHROUGH

Sasha Grove made a decisive run into the box and fired a shot from a tight angle, but could not beat the Myanmar goalkeeper.

43': MYANMAR LOSES A PLAYER

After a collision, Myanmar’s Yu Per Khaing was injured and unable to continue. She had to be carried off the field on a stretcher.

30': STALEMATE

Despite dominating since the start, U23 Australia still couldn’t find the accuracy needed in their final touches.

17': VERY DANGEROUS

From a teammate’s pass, Yu Per Khaing broke into the box but her shot was blocked by the Australian defenders.

12': A CLOSE CALL

Cassidy unleashed a dangerous shot, but the Myanmar goalkeeper dived the right way to make the save.

11': NO SUCCESS

Win Theingi Tun decided to try her luck from long range, but the shot was off target.

5': NOT A GOAL!

From a corner kick, the ball bounced around in front of Myanmar’s goal. Holly Furphy was the last to get close, but the ball still didn’t cross the line.

1': The match has started

Starting lineups