Thai fans erupted with emotion as Vietnam advanced to the AFF Cup semifinals.

The draw against U17 Indonesia was enough for Vietnam's U17 team to clinch a berth in the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 semifinals, generating a wave of noteworthy responses from Thai fans.

From the very first half, Vietnam's U17 team demonstrated dominance in the match. The red-shirted squad maintained good ball control thanks to a flexible midfield, continuously pressuring the opponent. In the 5th minute, Van Dương unleashed a dangerous long-range shot from nearly 30 meters, forcing the Indonesian goalkeeper into a difficult save. By the 8th minute, the same player made another impact with a breakthrough and cross for Minh Thụy to finish close to goal, unfortunately the opportunity slipped away. Throughout the remainder of the half, Vietnam's U17 maintained heavy pressure, forcing Indonesia into deep defensive retreats. However, a goal still did not arrive and the two teams left the pitch with a 0-0 score.

The second half saw Vietnam's U17 continue to control the match and create numerous dangerous chances early on, but the finishing remained insufficiently sharp to convert into goals. Meanwhile, Indonesia's U17 was compelled to push their formation higher while facing elimination risk, yet they encountered difficulties in ball control and inaccurate handling situations. Despite playing more energetically in the latter part of the half, the home team appeared stymied by Vietnam's U17 tight play, concluding the match with a 0-0 draw.

After the match, many Thai fans expressed admiration for Vietnam's U17 performance. One fan commented: "Vietnam's U17 played very tightly and disciplined, they completely controlled Indonesia. This is a team very hard to defeat."

Another opinion stated: "Vietnam's youth football is developing very rapidly, while Thailand seems to be stagnating. Watching their play makes me worried for us."

A fan remarked: "If Thailand advances and meets Vietnam's U17, I think our chances of winning aren't high. Their attack is very diverse and effective."

Another supporter shared: "Vietnam's youth generations are progressing steadily. From the U23 at SEA Games, U23 Asian level to now the Southeast Asian U17, they all perform impressively."

There was even a candid opinion: "Indonesia had almost no chance against Vietnam. The difference in skill level was too evident."

This draw not only secured Vietnam's U17 a semifinal spot but also affirmed the increasingly solid standing of Vietnam's youth football within Southeast Asia. With their current form, Coach Roland and his team are expected to advance further and compete for the championship. According to the schedule, the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 semifinals will take place at 15:30 and 19:30 on April 22, promising to deliver thrilling contests.