Vietnam U17 defeated Malaysia 4-0, qualifying for the 2026 AFC U17 Championship.

Vietnam U17 defeated Malaysia U17 4-0 in the decisive Group C match at PVF, Hung Yen, thus completing the qualifying round with 5 wins out of 5 matches, scoring 30 goals and conceding none, securing a ticket to the 2026 AFC U17 Championship in Saudi Arabia.

Before the match, both teams had 12 points, but Vietnam U17 held a significant advantage with a goal difference 6 points higher than Malaysia. The 4-0 result rendered all of Malaysia's efforts and their previous four-match winning streak meaningless, while the red-shirted team asserted their superiority with an absolute winning streak and perfect defensive statistics.

The atmosphere is reminiscent of a "final" match in Group C.

This was a crucial match that would decide the direct qualification spot. The advantage in goal difference allowed the Vietnam U17 team to enter the match with a proactive mindset, and they turned the pressure into an advantage with a complete performance: effective attack, control of the game, and a four-goal victory. The 4-0 score not only eliminated their competitors but also reinforced the message of consistency throughout the qualifying campaign.

What the Malaysian media are saying.

Stadium Astro wrote: "Malaysia U17's hopes of qualifying for the U17 Asian Championship in Saudi Arabia next year were dashed when they lost 0-4 to Vietnam U17 in their final Group C match at PVF Stadium, Hung Yen not long ago."

The New Straits Times commented: "Malaysia failed to qualify for the AFC U17 Championship next year after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to Vietnam U17 in the final match of Group C. Both teams entered the decisive match with 12 points each, but Vietnam U17 had a significant advantage with a six-goal lead over Malaysia."

The New Straits Times added: "The Golden Star Warriors completely dominated the match and won 4-0. Vietnam U17 completed their qualifying campaign with a perfect 15 points and kept a clean sheet in all five matches to secure a spot in the 2026 AFC U17 Championship, scheduled to take place from May 7 to 26, 2026."

Selective statistics

• Five wins out of five matches, a maximum of 15 points.
• Scored 30 goals, conceded none.
• Before the final match, both teams had 12 points; Vietnam U17 had a slight advantage over Malaysia with a better goal difference of 6.
• The decisive match took place at PVF, Hung Yen.
• The 2026 AFC U17 Championship is scheduled to take place from May 7 to 26, 2026 in Saudi Arabia.

The impact extends beyond a simple victory.

The Vietnam U17 team topped Group C and secured a ticket to the 2026 AFC U17 Championship finals. With this achievement, the Vietnam U17 team also became the sixth Vietnamese team to qualify for the continental championship finals, after the National Women's team, the National U23 team, the National Men's Futsal team, and the National U20 Women's team.

According to the Vietnam Football Federation.

At the end of the match, on behalf of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), the Standing Committee of the VFF, President Tran Quoc Tuan congratulated the Vietnam U17 team on their achievement of qualifying for the 2026 U17 Asian Championship as the top team in Group C and awarded the entire team a motivational bonus of 600 million VND.