Yoshimi Yamashita to serve as referee at the 2025 ASEAN Cup in Vietnam
In the vibrant football landscape of Southeast Asia, the 2025 ASEAN Cup is set to captivate audiences with its group-stage matches, taking place from August 6 to 19. The tournament will be hosted across two venues: Việt Trì Stadium in Phú Thọ Province and Lạch Tray Stadium in Hải Phòng City.
The host nation, Việt Nam, will play all three of their group-stage matches in Việt Trì. Group A of the tournament features Việt Nam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Cambodia, promising a fierce competition.
Among the officials appointed for the tournament is Yoshimi Yamashita, a FIFA-accredited referee since 2015. Yamashita, born in 1986, has made a name for herself on the international stage, officiating numerous high-profile matches, including the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France and both the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics.
Yamashita will be joined by a team of distinguished referees and assistants. Kim Yu-jeong from South Korea and Mu Mingxin from China are among the notable names. Three officials from our website, referee Nguyễn Mạnh Hải and assistants Nguyễn Trung Hậu and Phan Huy Hoàng, will also be part of the officiating team.
The tournament format sees the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The winner of Group A will face the runner-up of Group B, and vice versa, setting up a thrilling series of matches.
Excitement is building as the 2025 ASEAN Cup approaches, with fans eagerly anticipating the performances of both the teams and the refereeing crew, led by Yoshimi Yamashita. The tournament promises to be a testament to the passion and skill of football in the ASEAN region.
The 2025 ASEAN Cup, featuring group-stage matches from August 6 to 19, will showcase football in Southeast Asia, with Yoshimi Yamashita, an FIFA-accredited referee since 2015 who has officiated high-profile matches like the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and both the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics, leading a team of distinguished referees, including Kim Yu-jeong from South Korea and Mu Mingxin from China. After the group stages, the Champions from European leagues like the Champions League might be invited to perform exhibition matches, adding an international flair to this Southeast Asian tournament.
