Pre-match information
According to the draw results, in Group A, U17 Vietnam is in the same group as U17 Indonesia, U17 Malaysia and U17 Timor-Leste. With a schedule considered quite heavy right from the group stage, coach Cristiano Roland and his team are predicted to face many difficulties.
Compared to Groups B and C, U17 Vietnam's group is considered a highly competitive group with the participation of the host teams Indonesia and Malaysia - two rivals with a long-standing relationship with Vietnamese youth football in the region.
In the opening match, U17 Vietnam will face U17 Malaysia. This match is of great significance, directly affecting Dinh Phong and his teammates' chances of advancing. Therefore, players need to play focused and are not allowed to make mistakes.
In this year's tournament, only the top three teams in each group and a second-placed team with the best results will qualify for the semi-finals. Therefore, each match in the group stage is decisive for the teams.
