After the regrettable defeat against U17 Korea, the coaching staff prioritized physical recovery exercises and psychological stabilization for the players. The starting group in the previous match mainly exercised lightly to recover, while reserve and less active players were strengthened in physical training combined with tactics.
Before the training session, coach Cristiano Roland had exchanges with the whole team to encourage the spirit of the players. The Brazilian coach acknowledged the efforts and fighting spirit of U17 Vietnam in the confrontation with U17 Korea, and emphasized that the whole team needs to learn from the mistakes at the decisive moment.
According to coach Cristiano Roland, small details are always important in football. He also encouraged his players to maintain confidence and focus as the opportunity to advance is still in the hands of U17 Vietnam.
After two legs, U17 Vietnam still has a chance to compete for a ticket to the quarter-finals as well as a spot to participate in the 2026 U17 World Cup. In the last match, the team needs to defeat U17 UAE to definitely win the right to continue regardless of the result of the remaining match between U17 Korea and U17 Yemen.
In case of a draw against U17 UAE, coach Cristiano Roland's team can still win a ticket to the quarterfinals if U17 South Korea does not lose to U17 Yemen.
According to the schedule, the match between the Vietnam National U17 Football Team and U17 UAE will take place at 8:00 PM on May 13 local time, i.e., 0:00 AM on May 14 Vietnam time.
