Vietnam U17 vs Singapore U17, 7:00 PM: Opening match of Group C

At 7:00 PM on November 22nd, at the PVF Youth Football Training Center Stadium, the Vietnam U17 team will begin their campaign in the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers against Singapore U17. The goal is not only to secure three points in the opening match but also to accumulate a good goal difference, as according to the Group C format, only the top team will advance.

Time, location, and live channel

• Time: 7:00 PM, November 22, 2025
• Location: PVF Youth Football Training Center Stadium
• Tournament: 2026 AFC U17 Championship Qualifiers (Group C)
• Live channel: VFF

Context and objectives

Coach Cristiano Roland's U17 Vietnam team enters Group C alongside Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong (China), the Northern Mariana Islands, and Macau (China). The Brazilian coach affirmed that the team has prepared thoroughly, with support from the Vietnam Football Federation, including a training camp in Japan to gain international experience for the young players.

He also expressed satisfaction with the team's spirit and set the highest goal: qualifying for the 2026 U17 Asian Championship. Many players in the current squad had competed in last year's finals, providing the necessary experience for a campaign that demands both stability and composure.

Tactical challenge: rotation for a packed schedule.

The biggest challenge for the Vietnam U17 team comes not only from their opponents but also from the grueling schedule: 5 matches in 10 days. This means that the workload, recovery ability, and injury risk management will be just as important as technical skills. Coach Cristiano Roland emphasized the need for a reasonable rotation plan and a scientific recovery process to maintain optimal physical condition for the players.

In the opening match, the dual objective is to secure three points and build momentum in goal difference. This is especially important as only the top team in the group qualifies for the next round. Given the tight schedule, the way the pace of the game is managed, control of the match, and avoiding unnecessary fatigue will be crucial details for the entire campaign.

Singapore rivals: an opportunity to build momentum.

Pre-match assessments suggest that Singapore's youth football has stagnated recently and has had limited presence in continental finals. This presents an opportunity for the Vietnam U17 team to aim for a strong start. However, along with the goal of improving goal difference, the team still needs to balance its attacking ambitions with the requirement to conserve energy for a demanding 10-day schedule.

Predicted lineup

Vietnam U17

• Xuan Tin
• Quang Truong
• Viet Anh
• Hong Quang
• Tan Dung
• Germany Japan
• Duy Khang
• Hong Phong
• Viet Long
• Gia Bao
• Van Bach

Singapore U17

• Aydrin
• Harith
• Ramadan
• Tang
• Ariel
• Reefqy
• Irwan
• Santa
• Akimi
• Shahrol
• Iyyan

Table C situation: goal difference could be the deciding factor.

With Malaysia's presence and the long duration of the 10-day tournament, goal difference is a crucial factor. Therefore, the opening match carries more significance than just three points: setting the pace for the approach to the competition, testing physical preparation after the training camp in Japan, and building a positive mindset before the rest of the group.

Vietnam U17 entered the match against Singapore U17 with confidence, but at the same time maintained tactical discipline and energy management — key factors that could decide the single qualifying spot from Group C.