U17 Vietnam had a favorable start in Group C of the 2026 AFC U17 Championship when they defeated U17 Yemen with a score of 1-0. Dau Quang Hung's only goal helped "Golden Star Warriors" win 3 points on their opening day.
Despite winning, U17 Vietnam also faced many difficulties against the West Asian representative. Sy Bach and his teammates had to maintain high concentration in the defense to preserve their fragile advantage.
This result is of great significance as this is the first victory of U17 Vietnam in the continental arena after 10 years of waiting. At the same time, the team also temporarily rose to the top of Group C when U17 Korea and U17 UAE drew 1-1.
The fact that two direct competitors shared points helped U17 Vietnam open the door to continue. If they maintain their position in the leading group, coach Cristiano Roland's team also has the opportunity to compete for a spot to participate in the U17 World Cup.
The next opponent of U17 Vietnam is U17 Korea. This team is considered one of the championship candidates of this year's tournament.
In the first match, although only a draw, U17 Korea still showed significant strength. The East Asian representative controlled the ball overwhelmingly and created more dangerous opportunities than the opponent. Coach Kim Hyun-jun's team only got an equalizer in the final minutes of the match but still showed stable attack organization ability.
One of the notable players on the Korean U17 side is Ahn Joo-wan. This young striker is considered the most outstanding factor of the kimchi team at this year's tournament.
The match between U17 Vietnam and U17 Korea at the Asian tournament takes place at 11:00 PM on May 10.
