Asian Games 09/18 11:00 2 Thailand U23 v Timor Leste U23 L 3-0
Asian Games 09/15 08:00 1 Timor Leste U23 v Indonesia U23 L 0-7

The East Timor national Under-23 football team (Portuguese: Seleção Timorense de Futebol Sub-23) represents the East Timor (recognized as Timor-Leste) in international football competitions in the Olympic Games, Asian Games, Southeast Asian Games and any other under-23 international football tournaments. It is controlled by the Federação de Futebol de Timor-Leste, the governing body of football in the country. East Timor is currently one of the weakest teams in the world. They won their first match on 5 November 2011 against Brunei, scoring 2–1.

History

Football was firstly introduced during Portuguese Timor era where many local and the Portuguese colonial official played the sport for enjoyment. After the Portuguese leave the eastern part of the island of Timor, neighbouring Indonesia invaded and change their culture and identity. East Timor gained full independence in 2002 after more than 20 years of occupation which resulted in a long running battle against Jakarta-led forces. The Timor-Leste U-23 team was invited to the 2005 AFF U-23 Youth Championship without any success, which is the first time that the team played in an international tournament. In 2009, the team entered the first Southeast Asian Games. Once again, they lost every match, including a 0–11 loss to Malaysia. Timor-Leste had major improvements at the 2011 SEA Games, when they used overseas players of Timorese descent from Brazil and Australia. These players contributed a lot to their successful run; especially from Murilo de Almeida who managed to score three goals. The team finished third in their group by recording their first win in their history, finishing above Laos, Brunei and the Philippines and had a goal difference of –4, which was a big improvement compared to their previous participation where the team finished last in their group with no wins from four games, scoring only once and having a goal difference of –28.

Timor-Leste U23 is the national under-23 soccer team of Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor. The team represents the country in international competitions and is made up of talented young players who are looking to make a name for themselves in the world of soccer.

Timor-Leste U23 competes in various tournaments and qualifiers, aiming to showcase their skills and potential on the global stage. The team is known for their passion, determination, and fighting spirit, as they strive to achieve success and bring pride to their nation.

With a strong focus on developing young talent and nurturing future stars, Timor-Leste U23 is a team to watch out for in the world of soccer. Their dedication to the sport and commitment to excellence make them a formidable opponent for any team they face on the field.