In this match, coach Okiyama Masahiko used a 4-4-2 formation with a starting lineup including goalkeeper Cam My; the four defenders Linh Chi, Hoang Thi Giang, Tran Thi An and Hai Yen; the midfield includes Kim Chi, Hong Thai, Thao Nguyen and Thu Phuong; while Minh Anh and Ngoc Anh played as a striker.
U17 Guam women's team has good physique but their playing skills are limited. Recognizing the difference, the away team took the initiative to play defense in large numbers. However, the U17 Vietnam women's team quickly controlled the game and created strong pressure on the opponent's goal.
In the first 20 minutes, the dense defense of the U17 women's team in Guam made it difficult for coach Okiyama's students to find space to finish. However, the mobility and speed of striker Minh Anh became a bright spot to help the home team make a breakthrough. In the 21st minute, Minh Anh opened the scoring with an accurate narrow-angle shot after a technical dribble on the right wing.
In the 41st minute, striker No. 10 continued to shine with a beautiful volley in the penalty area, doubling the gap for U17 Vietnam women's team.
In the second half, the game was completely leaning towards the home team. In the 54th minute, Yen Nhi scored the third goal for the U17 Vietnam women's team. In the 72nd minute, Minh Anh completed her hat-trick with a close-range shot, raising the score to 4-0. Before the match ended, Hong Thai scored another goal to seal a 5-0 victory for the U17 Vietnam women's team in the 86th minute.
This victory helped the U17 Vietnam women's team have a smooth start and gain a big advantage in the race for a ticket to the 2026 U17 Asian Women's Cup finals.
According to the match schedule, U17 women's Guam will meet U17 women's Hong Kong (China) on October 15. Meanwhile, the U17 Vietnam women's team will play in the final match, against the U17 Hong Kong women's team (China) on October 17 at Binh Duong Stadium.
