U17 Vietnam closed the group stage of the 2026 U17 Southeast Asian Championship with the top spot in Group A, scoring 14 goals and not conceding any goals. In the opening match, U17 Vietnam defeated U17 Malaysia 4-0. In the 2nd match, U17 Vietnam defeated U17 Timor Leste 10-0. In the last group stage match, U17 Vietnam drew 0-0 with U17 Indonesia.
On the other hand, U17 Australia also performed outstandingly, leading Group D with 9 points and a difference of +15. They had victories against U17 Brunei (12-0), U17 Singapore (1-0), U17 Cambodia (2-0).
According to coach Cristiano Roland's assessment, U17 Australia is a team with good professional quality, has just gone through a process of experience in international tournaments and possesses a force that plays regularly.
On the other side, U17 Australia head coach Carl Veart has great respect for U17 Vietnam. He assessed that Vietnamese players possess good individual skills and the ability to quickly change positions, something that U17 Australia needs to pay special attention to in organizing defense.
Coach Carl Veart said that U17 Australia has gone through different challenges and is well prepared for long-term goals, including the AFC U17 Championship Finals. However, he affirmed that his team will have to further improve the quality of play when facing U17 Vietnam.
Vietnam is the strongest opponent we have faced at this tournament. The upcoming semi-final will definitely be very attractive and of high professional quality," said Mr. Carl Veart.
This is a match that is predicted to not have many goals as both teams will choose a tight playing style. Looking at the match between U17 Vietnam and U17 Indonesia at the end of the group stage, we can see the caution of coach Cristiano Roland for the important match.
This is a match where U17 Vietnam can beat the opponent in 90 minutes with a 1-goal difference.
U17 Vietnam 1-0 U17 Australia.
