Vietnam U17 beat Cambodia U17 5-0 in training match
Vietnam U17 beat Cambodia U17 5-0 in an official practice match at PVF, with five different players scoring. The two teams will play again on November 5 before finalizing the list to go to Japan.
Vietnam U17 defeated Cambodia U17 5-0 in a practice match on the afternoon of November 3 at the PVF Youth Football Training Center. The match was organized according to the official format with two halves, each lasting 45 minutes and a maximum of 6 substitutions. Five different players scored, showing the depth of the team and operational efficiency in both halves.
Development: 2 goals in the first half, 3 goals in the second half
In the first half, Chu Ngoc Nguyen Luc and Nguyen Trong Dai Nhan scored, helping U17 Vietnam gain an early advantage. After the break, the home team continued to maintain the tempo and scored three more goals thanks to Nguyen Minh Thuy, Nguyen Van Duong and Tran Manh Quan, closing out a 5-0 victory.
| Match | Goal scorer |
|---|---|
| First half | Chu Ngoc Nguyen Luc; Nguyen Trong Dai Nhan |
| Second half | Nguyen Minh Thuy; Nguyen Van Duong; Tran Manh Quan |
Tactical corner: official format test and 6 substitutions
The two teams agreed to play according to international standards: 2 x 45 minutes, maximum 6 substitutions. For U17 Vietnam, this is an opportunity to simulate real intensity, test tactical operations, and evaluate the adaptability of each position under limited substitution conditions. The dual goal is met: familiarizing with the international rhythm and optimizing the team's organization within a tight substitution framework.
- The formal format helps maintain match structure and tactical discipline.
- The substitution limit forces the coaching staff to calculate the physical distribution and role of each player.
- The fact that five different players scored shows the dispersion of goals within the team.
Selected statistics
- 5-0 victory in the sixth practice match of U17 Vietnam in the current training session.
- For the first time in this round, U17 Vietnam faced an "international team".
- Five different players scored, split evenly between the two halves (2 goals in the first half, 3 goals in the second half).
- The match will be played at PVF Youth Football Training Center, in 2 halves x 45 minutes format, with a maximum of 6 substitutions.
Impact: confidence before the pivotal stage
The 5-0 result helped U17 Vietnam accumulate confidence, while also providing more real-life data for the coaching staff to review personnel and adjust tactics in detail before entering the next stage of preparation for the 2026 U17 Asian Qualifiers.
Upcoming plans and timelines
- Morning of November 5: U17 Vietnam rematch U17 Cambodia.
- After the rematch: Coach Cristiano Roland finalized the list of 26 players to attend the training trip in Japan.
- November 5 – November 15: Training in Japan, expected to play three friendly matches arranged by the Japan Football Federation.
- November 16: The team returns home to complete final preparations.
- November 22 – 30, 2025: 2026 AFC U17 Qualifiers held in Hanoi and Hung Yen.
With the foundation from the victory against U17 Cambodia and a dense preparation schedule, U17 Vietnam is on the right track: increasing competition, maintaining intensity and gradually perfecting the competition structure for the goal of the 2026 U17 Asian Qualifiers.