Malaysian newspaper commented when U17 Vietnam won 14-0, surpassing the home team

“U17 Malaysia lost the top spot to U17 Vietnam in Group C of the U17 Asian qualifiers,” Makan Bola newspaper began its article about the group stage. In the second match, U17 Vietnam defeated the Northern Mariana Islands 14-0, while U17 Malaysia only won 1-0 against U17 Hong Kong (China).

Báo Malaysia bình luận khi U17 Việt Nam đại thắng 14-0, vượt mặt đội nhà - 1 — Vietnam U17 won against Northern Mariana Islands U17 with a score of 14-0 (Photo: VFF).

That helped U17 Vietnam surpass U17 Malaysia to lead Group C. Both teams have 6 points but U17 Vietnam is ranked higher due to better goal difference.

Makan Bola newspaper commented further: “In the opening match, U17 Malaysia won 13-0 against U17 Northern Mariana Islands and temporarily took the top spot in the group. However, coach Javier Jorda and his team lost this position to U17 Vietnam.

After a resounding victory, U17 Malaysia disappointed when they struggled to win 1-0 against U17 Hong Kong. This was a match in which the whole team played below their ability. Taking advantage of this opportunity, U17 Vietnam took the lead when they won 14-0 against U17 Northern Mariana Islands.

Báo Malaysia bình luận khi U17 Việt Nam đại thắng 14-0, vượt mặt đội nhà - 2 — U17 Vietnam temporarily ranked above U17 Malaysia on the rankings (Photo: VFF).

U17 Vietnam and U17 Malaysia both have 6 points after two matches, but U17 Vietnam's goal difference is much better. In the third match, U17 Malaysia will face U17 Macau (China). Coach Javier Jorda's team needs to take advantage of this match to score many goals. Meanwhile, U17 Vietnam will face U17 Hong Kong.

Both teams need to maintain their winning streak before facing each other in the final match on November 30. Only the top team will get a direct ticket to the U17 Asian Cup.

The matches between U17 Malaysia - U17 Macau, and U17 Vietnam - U17 Hong Kong will both take place at 7:00 p.m. on November 26.

Coach Cristiano Roland praises the spirit of U17 Vietnam

Speaking after the victory over the Northern Mariana Islands U17, Vietnam U17 coach Cristiano Roland said: “I am satisfied with the attitude of the Vietnam U17 players. The players maintained discipline and tactics as the team prepared for this match. The team has achieved its goal and now it is time to think about the next match.

I spoke to the players in the dressing room. I was really happy with the way the players tried until the last minute. Manh Quan was one of the factors that contributed to this victory.”

Talking about the next match with U17 Hong Kong, Coach Roland affirmed: “It will be a difficult match. Every match is a final. We will continue to analyze and evaluate the players to aim for victory.”