The Malaysian Football Association drew attention by praising the runner-up journey of Malaysia's U16 team at the 2026 Southeast Asia U17 Championship, despite losing 0-3 to Vietnam's U17 team in the final.

The defeat against Hanoi FC narrowed the gap between Ninh Binh and their rival on the standings to just 1 point. After the match, Coach Bae Ji Won made notable remarks regarding midfielder Hoang Duc's condition.

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Chánh Hưng Thái Sơn Nam continues to demonstrate overwhelming strength in the futsal competition of the 2026 HCMC Sports University Games by securing a decisive 17-1 victory over Phú Định Gia Định, thereby early clinching a spot in the quarter-finals with an extremely impressive record: scoring up to 39 goals in just two matches.

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Vietnam U17's victory at the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship is a powerful affirmation: our youth football possesses a generation capable of breaking out of the Southeast Asian "safe zone." From that foundation, continental dreams – even the World Cup – are no longer distant.

After winning the 2026 Southeast Asia U17 Championship, the Vietnam U17 team will return home at 18:15 on April 26, landing at Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi).

The 2026 Southeast Asian U17 championship, secured with a 3-0 victory over Malaysia U17, affirms a generation rich in potential for Vietnam U17. Behind this success is the clear imprint of coach Cristiano Roland, the Brazilian mentor who understands Vietnamese football.

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While Hanoi FC narrowed the gap to just 1 point, the opponent's "pointing out the Achilles' heel" comments could become reverse motivation for Ninh Binh, making the top 3 race even more intense.