Speaking at a press conference before the match on the afternoon of April 21, the Brazilian strategist assessed that the opponent is a team with high professional quality, possessing a force that plays regularly and has a lot of international experience.
We have researched carefully and grasped the strengths of U17 Australia. They are definitely a very formidable opponent," coach Cristiano Roland said.
According to the coach born in 1976, the U17 Vietnam coaching staff has developed specific tactical plans to limit the opponent's strength, while maximizing the ability of the players.
We have plans to stop the opponent and aim for the best match. The players are currently in high spirits and ready for tomorrow's match," he emphasized.
Coach Cristiano Roland also assessed that this is an important time for U17 Vietnam to show their ability after the preparation process from before the tournament and the progress through each match in the group stage.
The players are improving through each match. The upcoming match is a big challenge, and we are always preparing the best things so that they can enjoy the match as well as achieve good results," he added.
Meanwhile, U17 Australia coach Carl Veart highly appreciated the professional quality of U17 Vietnam, especially in individual technique and the ability to quickly switch states.
We controlled the game quite well in previous matches, but this match will be different. Players need to maintain high concentration throughout 90 minutes and are not allowed to make mistakes," Mr. Carl Veart said.
The strategist of U17 Australia also said that his team has gone through many challenges at the tournament, and is aiming for a long-term goal of the AFC U17 Championship finals. However, he emphasized that the semi-final match against U17 Vietnam will be the biggest challenge from the beginning of the tournament.
U17 Vietnam is the strongest opponent we have faced at this tournament. The upcoming semi-final will definitely be very attractive and of high professional quality," said Mr. Carl Veart.
According to the schedule, the semi-final match between U17 Vietnam and U17 Australia will take place at 7:30 PM on April 22.
