After two matches, U17 Indonesia and U17 Malaysia both have 3 points, but Malaysia is temporarily ranked above thanks to the head-to-head advantage.
Meanwhile, U17 Vietnam leads the group with 6 absolute points after two consecutive victories, scoring 14 goals and not conceding any goals.
According to assessments from Indonesian media, the defeat against Malaysia made U17 Indonesia no longer have the right to self-determination in the race to win a ticket to the next round.
In the last match, this team must win against U17 Vietnam to be able to nurture hopes for the semi-finals. However, even if this goal is achieved, the home team's ability to advance still depends on the result of the remaining match between U17 Malaysia and U17 Timor-Leste.
The coaching staff of U17 Indonesia also admitted that the team needs to improve many aspects if they want to create a surprise against U17 Vietnam, especially the finishing ability and maintaining concentration throughout 90 minutes of play.
Meanwhile, U17 Vietnam is showing impressive form in the group stage when maintaining a winning record after two matches.
With superior goal difference and stable fighting spirit, coach Cristiano Roland's team is holding a great advantage in the race to win a ticket to the semi-finals.
The match between U17 Vietnam and U17 Indonesia taking place at 7:30 PM on April 19 is predicted to be decisive for the home team's chances of advancing, and also directly affect the situation in Group A.
