U17 Song Lam Nghe An meets U17 Khanh Hoa in the opening match of the 2023 National U17 Finals

On the afternoon of March 6, the Vietnam Football Federation conducted the draw to divide the groups and schedule the matches for the 2023 National U17 Finals.

The U17 tournament is considered to play a very important role in guiding the professional career of players. Players who shine in the tournament will have the opportunity to join the next generation of players for professional clubs and national teams.

The draw ceremony for the 2023 National U17 Finals. Photo: Hai Hoang

This year's National U17 Tournament has 30 participating teams, divided into 6 groups, competing in the qualifying round.

U17 Song Lam Nghe AnIn group B, after 8 matches, the Nghe An team won 6 matches, drew 2 matches, got 20 points and led this group.

U17 Song Lam Nghe An successfully competed in the 2023 National U17 qualifying round. Photo: Sy Hieu

At the end of the qualifying round, the organizing committee determined 12 excellent teams to qualify for the final round, including: PVF, Viettel, Song Lam Nghe An, Hanoi, Hue, SHB Da Nang, Hong Linh Ha Tinh, Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Khanh Hoa, Binh Phuoc, Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Thap.

The 12 teams are divided into three groups, each group will select the first and second teams, along with the two third-placed teams with excellent records, to enter the Quarterfinals.

After the draw and schedule, U17 Song Lam Nghe An is in group B with U17 Khanh Hoa, U17 Dong Thap and U17 Hue.

Group B will compete at PVF Stadium, U17 Song Lam Nghe An will meet U17 Khanh Hoa in the opening match on March 10.