Against an opponent who is rated higher in physique and expertise, U17 Vietnam women's team entered the game with caution.
Right from the first minutes, China U17 women's team actively pushed up the squad, continuously putting pressure on the away team's defense to operate hard.
Goalkeeper Cam My had some notable saves, but could not help the home team stand firm against prolonged pressure.
In the 16th minute, China U17 women's team opened the score from a corner kick when Ju Zhitong jumped high and headed accurately.
The conceded goal caused U17 Vietnam women's team to retreat deep in formation, prioritizing defense. In the 32nd minute, Ju Zhitong completed a double with a close-range finish, increasing the score to 2-0 after a continuous pressure situation.
In the second half, the game did not change much when China U17 women's team continued to control the ball and maintain pressure. In the 49th minute, Cheng Wandi scored the winning goal 3-0, continuing from a high ball after a corner kick.
In the remaining time, Vietnam U17 women's team mainly focused on defense and did not create many significant opportunities towards the opponent's goal. Despite some personnel adjustments from the coaching staff, the team still could not significantly improve the game.
The 0-3 result reflects the correct correlation between the two teams when China U17 women's team showed superiority in many aspects.
After two matches, China U17 women's team leads Group A with 6 points and a goal difference of +9. Thailand U17 women's team is ranked 2nd with 4 points (scoring +1), while Vietnam U17 women's team has 1 point, ranked 3rd. Myanmar U17 women's team is at the bottom of the group with no points yet.
In the last match taking place on May 7, Vietnam U17 women's team will meet Myanmar U17 women's team. This is a decisive match for coach Okiyama Masahiko's team in the goal of improving positions and closing the group stage with positive results.
