(Live Football) - U17 Vietnam starts their first game in the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship versus Malaysia, a team with a history of rivalry.
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1' The match begins
Starting lineup for U17 Vietnam:
Starting lineup for U17 Malaysia:
U17 Vietnam enters their opening match of the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship against Malaysia, considered the strongest team in their group. A victory and a favorable start would help Coach Roland's team brighten their prospects for securing a semifinal spot by topping the group. U17 Malaysia is also a familiar opponent for U17 Vietnam.
Not long ago in the 2026 Asian U17 qualifiers, U17 Vietnam achieved a major 4-0 victory over Malaysia to secure a place in the finals. This can be considered a favored opponent for U17 Vietnam, and this youth team is currently the most highly anticipated in Vietnamese football. The 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship will serve as a stepping stone for U17 Vietnam to prepare for the 2026 Asian U17 Finals and aim for a World Cup ticket.
Coach Roland of U17 Vietnam stated that the team had 10 days of training in Hanoi before departing for the tournament. According to the Brazilian strategist's assessment, U17 Vietnam's group shares many similarities with the previous qualifying round and includes opponents with high professional quality.
Besides preparations for the immediate tournament, Coach Cristiano Roland also shared his vision for developing Vietnam's youth football force. He noted that the current generation of players, including many born in 2010, has been prepared early and is gradually maturing. Notably, some young players born in 2008 have already had opportunities to play in V.League and even score goals, indicating positive development potential.
U17 Vietnam:Ba Huan, Xuan Toan, Manh Cuong, Nguyen Luc, Viet Nam, Anh Hao, Minh Cuong, Ngoc Son, Duy Khang, Dinh Vy, Quang Khoi.
U17 Malaysia:Haziqm, Naufal, Adam Haikal, Ashraf, Syameel, Faiz Nzrin, Aniq Thaqif, Dini Mazlan, Duwud Imran, Yusu Nastullah, Shukri Nasri.
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