Comments on U17 Vietnam vs U17 Macau: Big win, date to play Malaysia

After 3 matches, Vietnam U17 is currently at the top of the rankings (Group C) of the 2026 AFC U17 qualifiers with 9 absolute points, scoring 22 goals and conceding no goals. In 2nd place is Malaysia U17 (9 points, goal difference +19), in 3rd place is Singapore (4 points, -5).

Thus, the battle for the top spot in Group C is just a private story between U17 Vietnam and U17 Malaysia. Before facing each other in the "final" match on November 30, both teams must achieve the best results in the 4th round.

In this round, while U17 Malaysia faces a tough opponent, U17 Singapore, U17 Vietnam faces U17 Macau - the team ranked second to last on the rankings with 1 point.

u17 vietnam 1.jpg — U17 Vietnam determined to win all matches in the qualifying round. Photo: Duc Anh

Facing a weak opponent, coach Cristiano Roland will almost certainly rotate the squad, using many reserve players or players who have not played much, to save the strength of the pillars. Although not the strongest squad, U17 Vietnam is capable of defeating U17 Macau, even with a big win.

After 3 matches, U17 Macau has only scored 1 goal and conceded 8. This team is unlikely to cause any surprise against the host U17 Vietnam, but is only aiming for a match where they will lose as few goals as possible.

The big win over U17 Macau not only helps U17 Vietnam continue to hold the top spot in Group C, but also creates a mental advantage before playing the "final" with U1 Malaysia this weekend.

The match between U17 Vietnam and U17 Macau will kick off at 7:00 p.m. on November 28 at PVF Stadium ( Hung Yen ).

Expected lineup of U17 Vietnam: Xuan Tin, Quang Truong, Viet Anh, Hong Quang, Tan Dung; Duc Nhat, Duy Khang, Hong Phong, Viet Long, Gia Bao, Van Bach.