Brave warriors of Vietnam U.17 team: Let's overcome sadness...

Vietnam U.17 Team: Pride and regret!

On the evening of April 10, the U.17 Vietnam team had a reasonable approach to the match, played confidently and devotedly to take a 1-0 lead over the UAE in the final match of Group B, AFC U-17 Championship 2025. However, in the final minutes, we could not stand firm and let the opponent tie 1-1.

With this result, the U.17 Vietnam team finished Group B unbeaten but with only 3 points, so they finished at the bottom of Group B. This is a pity because Vietnamese football has not been able to participate in the World Cup for the 5th time. However, with 3 draws against strong teams of the continent such as Australia, Japan and UAE, our young men show great potential for development.

Goalkeeper Hoa Xuan Tin (born in 2008, Ba Ria Vung Tau Club)

Xuan Tin is the number 1 goalkeeper of the Vietnam U.17 team. In this tournament, he also proved that coach Roland's trust in him was completely deserved with a series of excellent saves.

Defender Le Quang Truong (2008, Ha Tinh Club)

Defender Le Huy Viet Anh (2008, PVF Center)

Viet Anh showed why he was chosen as captain of the U.17 Vietnam team. He always showed his solidity, ability to read the game and great leadership spirit.

Nguyen Hong Quang (2008, Ba Ria Vung Tau Club)

In the center back position, Hong Quang always plays extremely calmly but also fiercely and passionately. He and Viet Anh understand each other very well to have timely coordination and cover situations for each other.

Defender Le Tan Dung (2008, Bac Ninh Club)

Similar to Viet Anh and Hong Quang, Tan Dung also always plays solidly to create a solid shield in front of goalkeeper Hoa Xuan Tin's goal.

Midfielder Nguyen Duc Nhat (2008, PVF Center)

Midfielder Hoang Trong Duy Khang (2008, PVF Center)

Hoang Khang is the most prominent face of the Vietnam U.17 team in this tournament. He scored goals in the matches against Australia and UAE, and those were all beautiful goals.

Midfielder Dau Hong Phong ( Hanoi Club)

Hong Phong's maturity helps the Vietnam U.17 team always have a good to stable position, even though our opponents are teams from the top youth football teams in the continent.

Midfielder Nguyen Viet Long (2008, Hanoi Club)

In the role of a shuttle midfielder, Viet Long creates abundant energy, actively in both attack and defense.

Striker Tran Gia Bao (2008, HAGL)

Gia Bao is the "strategic card" in the hands of coach Roland. He is often sent onto the field in the second half to create a turning point in the match. In the match against the Japanese U.17 team, the HAGL striker brought home a penalty and then personally converted it to help the Vietnamese U.17 team earn a valuable point.

Striker Nguyen Van Bach (2008, PVF Center)

Van Bach is the leading striker in the Vietnam U.17 team, winning the trust of coach Roland thanks to his ability to run smartly, finish well and move actively.

Midfielder Chu Ngoc Nguyen Luc (2009, Hanoi Club)

Although he is the youngest player in the team, Nguyen Luc is still an important factor, a dangerous striker of the Vietnam U.17 team thanks to his technique, speed and especially his confidence in breaking through.

Goalkeeper Tran Van Dat (2008, SLNA)

Defender Pham Duc Duy (2008, Hanoi Club)

Duc Duy plays as a right back, with the ability to "attack and defend" very persistently.

Midfielder Bach Trong Duong (2008, SLNA)

Defender Nguyen Van Quan (2008, Hanoi Club)

Midfielder Nguyen Van Khanh (2008, Ha Tinh Club)

Similar to Viet Long, Van Khanh also played extremely passionately, enthusiastically and moved a lot.

Midfielder Dang Cong Anh Kiet (2008, Hanoi Club)

Striker Nguyen Thien Phu (2008, Hanoi Club)

Midfielder Nguyen Van Duong (2009, PVF Center)

Midfielder Bui Duy Dang (2008, PVF Center)

Defender Tran Dong Thuc (2008, SLNA)

Goalkeeper Nguyen Van Thang Long (2008, Hanoi Club)

Coach Cristiano Roland (1976, Brazilian nationality)

The good results in this tournament are largely due to Coach Roland. He applies tactics and approaches to the game very reasonably through each match, offering extremely effective substitution options. Hopefully, he will continue to accompany Vietnamese youth football and achieve more success in the future.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nhung-chien-binh-qua-cam-cua-doi-u17-viet-nam-hay-vuot-qua-noi-buon-185250410185815842.htm