Vietnam U17 defeated Macau U17 4-0, maintaining their top position in Group C.
Winning 4-0 with four goals in the first half, Vietnam U17 reached 12 points after four matches, with a goal difference of +26 and 6 points ahead of Malaysia U17; the final match between the two teams will decide their qualification for the 2026 Finals.
Vietnam U17 defeated Macau U17 4-0 on the evening of November 28th at PVF (Hung Yen), continuing to lead Group C of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers with a perfect 12 points after four matches. Coach Cristiano Roland's team has a goal difference of +26, 6 points more than Malaysia U17. The single qualifying spot will be decided in the final match between the two teams.
First half explodes: four goals in 36 minutes
The home team pressed forward right after the opening whistle, controlling possession and quickly making a difference. In the 8th minute, Dinh Vy skillfully dribbled down the wing and fired a diagonal shot to open the scoring. Then, in the 20th minute, Manh Quan capitalized on a scramble following a corner kick, tapping the ball in from close range to make it 2-0.
The one-sided match continued. In the 31st minute, Ngoc Son skillfully controlled the ball on the right, combining with Quy Vuong with a one-touch pass before finishing with a delicate shot, extending the lead to 3-0. Just 5 minutes later, from a corner kick, Duy Khang made a run across the face of goal and finished decisively, sealing a 4-0 victory in the first half.
Second-half tactical adjustments: Macau's flanks were locked down, while Vietnam U17 maintained control.
After the break, Macau (China) tightened their defense on both flanks, significantly limiting Ngoc Son's bursts of speed and breakthroughs. Vietnam U17 maintained control, constantly shifting their attacks to the wings to stretch the opponent's dense defensive block.
The clearest chance came in the 81st minute when Minh Cuong passed the ball back to Duy Khang, but his shot went just over the crossbar. Despite not scoring another goal, the home team maintained their tempo and initiative until the end of the match.
Selective statistics
- Score: Vietnam U17 4-0 Macau U17.
- Goals: Dinh Vy 8'; Manh Quan 20'; Ngoc Son 31' (one-touch combination with Quy Vuong); Duy Khang 36' (from corner kick).
- Group C standings after 4 rounds: Vietnam U17 12 points, goal difference +26; 6 goal difference points ahead of Malaysia U17.
- Recent form: Vietnam U17 won 4, drew 1 (scored 20, conceded 0); Macau U17 drew 1, lost 4 (scored 1, conceded 15).
- Recent head-to-head history: Vietnam U17 won 1; Macau U17 won 0, drew 0.
Goal timeline
| Minute | Player | Describe |
|---|---|---|
| 8' | Dinh Vy | He dribbled the ball down the wing and fired a diagonal shot to open the scoring. |
| 20' | Manh Quan | Tap the ball into the net from close range after a chaotic corner kick. |
| 31' | Ngoc Son | A one-touch combination with the King, a refined finish. |
| 36' | Duy Khang | A decisive finish from a corner kick. |
Context and impact
The match kicked off at 7:00 PM on November 28th at the PVF Stadium (Hung Yen). With a proactive approach, high tempo, and effective exploitation of the flanks, Coach Cristiano Roland's team made an early difference and completely controlled the game. The 4-0 result helped Vietnam U17 maintain their perfect winning streak after four matches.
The final match against U17 Malaysia will be the "final" of Group C, as only one direct qualification spot for the 2026 U17 Asian Championship will be awarded. With a goal difference currently 6 points higher, U17 Vietnam holds the advantage but still needs a focused performance to achieve their goal.
