Under the guidance of coach Cristiano Roland, U17 Vietnam closed the group stage with the top spot in Group A with 7 points, scoring 14 goals and not conceding a goal. The team's playing style shows a balance between ball control and the ability to organize a tight defense.
In goal, Xuan Hoa is likely to continue to start thanks to stable form. The defensive quartet is expected to include Hoang Viet, Manh Cuong, Dang Khoa and Anh Hao, players who have maintained certainty in the defensive system since the beginning of the tournament.
The midfield is considered a key area with the presence of Dao Quy Vuong and Chu Ngoc Nguyen Luc. This duo plays a role in regulating the tempo, supporting ball rotation and maintaining the connection between the lines, especially important against the opponent's pressure-rich playing style.
In attack, Nguyen Van Duong, Dai Nhan and Sy Bach continue to be the options expected to create breakthroughs thanks to their flexible movement and coordination in tight spaces.
In the opposite direction, U17 Australia maintains a playing style that focuses on physical strength, long balls and aerial duels, and has scored 15 goals and has not conceded a goal in the group stage. This shows a big challenge for the U17 Vietnam defense in aerial ball situations and one-on-one duels.
The midfield area is predicted to decide the outcome of the match, when U17 Vietnam needs to limit losing the ball and avoid being drawn into direct duels. In addition, physical fitness is also a noteworthy problem when U17 Australia has a longer break time.
The U17 Southeast Asian semi-final match 2026 between U17 Vietnam and U17 Australia will take place at 7:30 PM today (April 22).
Expected lineup of U17 Vietnam: Xuan Hoa, Hoang Viet, Manh Cuong, Dang Khoa, Anh Hao, Quy Vuong, Minh Thuy, Nguyen Luc, Van Duong, Dai Nhan, Sy Bach.
