Malaysian newspaper comments on the "life and death" match between the home team and U17 Vietnam

At 7pm tonight (November 30), U17 Vietnam will enter a "life and death" battle with U17 Malaysia. Before this match, both teams had 12 points, but U17 Vietnam ranked higher due to a better goal difference (+26 vs +20).

Only the group winners will qualify for the U17 Asian Cup. Vietnam U17 only needs a draw in this match to complete their mission. Meanwhile, Malaysia U17 must win.

Before the match, the New Straits Times emphasized the “life and death” nature. The Malaysian newspaper commented: “U17 Malaysia will face arch-rival U17 Vietnam in the decisive match in Group C of the U17 Asian qualifiers.

U17 Malaysia has no choice but to win this match. After 4 matches, U17 Malaysia has the same points as U17 Vietnam but still has a lower goal difference.

No one expected Malaysia U17 to get close to qualifying for the AFC U17 Championship, especially after the 0-11 loss to Croatia U17 in a friendly match on November 10. However, now, Malaysia U17 is getting closer to this goal. The whole team is ready to enter the decisive match with host Vietnam U17.

Báo Malaysia bình luận về trận đấu “sinh tử” của đội nhà với U17 Việt Nam - 2 — U17 Malaysia must win against U17 Vietnam in the decisive match (Photo: NST).

Bharian newspaper commented: “U17 Malaysia has been on the right track recently and is getting closer to a ticket to the U17 Asian tournament. The final challenge for U17 Malaysia is the host team U17 Vietnam. The two teams will meet in the match for the top spot and a ticket to the U17 Asian tournament on November 30.”

Similarly, Stadium Astro emphasized: “U17 Malaysia is at a disadvantage when it comes to goal difference compared to U17 Vietnam. Therefore, coach Javier Jorda Ribera’s team must win the decisive match against U17 Vietnam to qualify for the Asian tournament.”

After the match with U17 Singapore, coach Javier Jorda Ribera said: “The victory over U17 Singapore is very important to us. Now, only a victory over U17 Vietnam can help U17 Malaysia win a ticket to the U17 Asian tournament. U17 Vietnam has the advantage of playing at home.”