U17 Vietnam team enters the semi-finals of U17 Southeast Asia 2026 with the top spot in Group A. Coach Cristiano Roland's team closed the group stage with 7 points after 2 wins and 1 draw, scoring 14 goals and not conceding any goals.
According to the bracket, the opponent of U17 Vietnam in the semi-finals is the top team in Group C. That is U17 Australia, a team that shows stable form when winning all 3 group stage matches. They scored 15 goals and have not conceded any goals, showing balance in both lines.
With an unbeaten record, U17 Vietnam entered the knockout round with a certain psychological advantage. However, the challenge named Australia will be much more difficult, forcing Van Duong and his teammates to improve their ability to take advantage of opportunities if they want to reach the final.
Meanwhile, in the remaining match, the first team of Group B, U17 Laos, will face U17 Malaysia - the second team in the group with the best record.
In the group stage, U17 Laos showed a positive face when bringing back 7 points after 2 wins and 1 draw. Notably, they also had an impressive 3-2 comeback against U17 Thailand, and eliminated the opponent from the game.
On the other side, U17 Malaysia, although not having a very impressive performance, still ensured the goal of reaching the semi-finals. Compared to Laos, Malaysia is considered a leveled opponent in terms of both expertise and force.
U17 Southeast Asian semi-final schedule 2026:
15:30: U17 Laos - U17 Malaysia
7:30 PM: U17 Vietnam - U17 Australia
