At the 2026 U17 Southeast Asian Championship, U17 Laos was the team that caused the biggest surprise when they won the right to enter the semi-finals with the top spot in Group B.
Before the tournament, they were not rated as highly as U17 Thailand or U17 Myanmar. However, the performance on the field showed the clear progress of U17 Laos, especially the impressive comeback against Thailand.
In this match, U17 Laos was led twice but still reversed the game because of their ability to take advantage of opportunities and maintain good attacking pace in the second half. That result helped this team gain a certain psychological advantage before entering the knockout round.
Meanwhile, U17 Malaysia won a ticket to the semi-finals as the second team in the group with good results. Starting with a 0-4 defeat to U17 Vietnam, this team quickly adjusted their playing style to win 1-0 against host Indonesia.
In terms of expertise, U17 Laos tends to play directly, taking advantage of physical strength and speed to deploy attacks. The ability to finish in the penalty area is a strength that helps them make a difference at decisive moments.
On the other side, U17 Malaysia focuses more on organization. After tactical changes, they are maintaining a balance between defense and counter-attack.
The match between U17 Laos and U17 Malaysia takes place at 3:30 PM today (April 22), live on TV360.
Live stream link:
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