Late on April 7th, in Saudi Arabia, U17 Vietnam played resiliently and held U17 Japan to a 1-1 draw. After falling behind early, Gia Bao scored a last-minute equalizer from the penalty spot, helping U17 Vietnam secure a valuable point against U17 Japan.
Earlier, in their opening match, U17 Vietnam delivered an impressive performance, drawing 1-1 against U17 Australia. This result provided a boost for coach Cristiano Roland’s team, and they successfully overcame the challenges.
With two draws against major teams like U17 Australia and U17 Japan, U17 Vietnam has earned 2 points, temporarily placing them second in the group. The path to securing one of the top two spots in Group B and a ticket to the U17 World Cup remains open for U17 Vietnam, provided they defeat U17 UAE in the final match on April 10th.
According to the tournament regulations, the top two teams from each group in the 2025 AFC U17 championship will earn a spot in the U17 World Cup in Japan. Under the leadership of Brazilian coach Cristiano Roland, U17 Vietnam has become a well-organized team with a practical style of play, focusing on solid defense. The results so far reflect their impressive performance in this edition of the AFC U17 championship.
In the other match, U17 UAE defeated U17 Australia 2-0. U17 Vietnam is currently in the top 3 of the standings.
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