ASEAN Media: 'Vietnam Ready to Stir Up Asia in May'

ASEAN media is showering accolades on Vietnam U17's impressive championship run at the 2026 ASEAN U17 Championship after their 3-0 win against Malaysia U17 in the final.

Seasia Goal published an article with a striking headline: "A flawless tournament for Vietnam U17! 5 wins, 4 clean sheets, scoring 19 goals and conceding only once (against Australia). Vietnam U17 is ready to make waves at the AFC U17 Championship Finals taking place next May! Meanwhile, Malaysia also deserves praise for reaching the final, even though they brought a younger squad aiming for next year's goals. A truly commendable achievement!"

These evaluations highlight the significant impact Vietnam U17 has made on regional football. Not only champions, the red-shirted team also demonstrated absolute dominance in skill by winning all 5 matches, scoring up to 19 goals and conceding only one goal throughout the tournament.

In the final match against Malaysia U17, Vietnam U17 continued to prove their superior caliber. Against an opponent they had defeated 4-0 in the group stage, Coach Cristiano Roland and his team maintained complete control of the match. Quy Vương opened the scoring early before Văn Dương scored a double, helping the home team secure a convincing 3-0 victory.

This title holds special significance as Vietnam U17 officially becomes the team with the most championships in ASEAN U17 history, with 4 titles. Previously, the team had won in 2006, 2010, and 2017, matching the achievements of Thailand U17 and Australia U17 with 3 championships each. However, after this year's tournament, Vietnam now exclusively holds the top position in the region.

Not stopping there, Vietnam U17 also showed remarkable stability under the Brazilian strategist. After the win against Malaysia, the team extended their unbeaten streak to 16 consecutive matches. Notably, Vietnam U17 scored 59 goals and conceded only 4 times during this streak.

With their 4th ASEAN U17 Championship title, Vietnam U17 not only reaffirmed their top regional status but also brought great confidence for the future of the country's youth football. This is seen as a crucial stepping stone towards larger goals at continental and world levels in the coming time.

After their impressive journey at the 2026 ASEAN U17 Championship, Vietnam U17 will proceed to a bigger challenge at the AFC U17 Championship Finals 2026 held in Saudi Arabia. Their opening match will take place at 0:00 on May 7th, promising to bring further expectations for fans.