Vietnam U17 wins 14-0, what does the Northern Mariana U17 coach say?
Despite losing 0-14, coach Jireh Yobech said he had anticipated the strength of Vietnam, Malaysia, and Hong Kong; Vietnam U17 temporarily leads Group C with 6 points and a goal difference of +20 after 2 matches.
Vietnam U17 defeated Northern Mariana Islands U17 14-0, temporarily overtaking Malaysia to lead Group C with 6 points and a goal difference of +20. For Northern Mariana Islands U17, this defeat brings their total number of goals conceded to 27 after just two matches. After the match, coach Jireh Yobech admitted that he and his players had anticipated the disparity.
Statement by Coach Jireh Yobech
Coach Jireh Yobech said: “Of course, these defeats will affect the players' morale. But we anticipated the strength of Vietnam, Malaysia, and Hong Kong early on,” he said. “We will try to compete with these teams. Perhaps, the final match of the group will be a showdown between Vietnam and Malaysia,” the 29-year-old strategist added.
Limited resources and the current state of football in the Northern Mariana Islands.
In international competitions, the national football teams of the Northern Mariana Islands frequently become "punching bags" for their opponents in the same group. Explaining the reason, coach Jireh Yobech said: "The Northern Mariana Islands is a relatively small region with limited resources. Some young people, after completing their studies, may go to other countries to pursue their careers. Within our capabilities, we will try to nurture and develop young talent here."
Vietnam U17 maintains discipline and tops Group C.
Conversely, the resounding victory helped Vietnam U17 temporarily overtake Malaysia to lead Group C. Coach Cristiano Roland shared: “I am pleased with the attitude of the Vietnam U17 players. The players maintained discipline and tactics exactly as the team prepared for this match. The team has achieved its goal and now it's time to think about the next game. I am truly happy with how the players tried their best until the very last minute.”
Next schedule
- November 26th: Vietnam U17 vs. Hong Kong (China) U17
- November 26th: Northern Mariana Islands U17 vs. Singapore U17
Notable statistics
- Score: Vietnam U17 14-0 Northern Mariana Islands U17
- Total number of goals conceded by Northern Mariana Islands U17 after 2 matches: 27
- Vietnam U17: 6 points, goal difference +20, temporarily leading Group C.
