Facing a physically superior Australian U17 women's team, the Vietnamese U17 women's team opted for a cautious approach, playing slowly to minimize energy expenditure. Despite this, coach Okiyama Masahiko's team conceded two goals in the first half following fast-paced attacks from the Australian side.
The Vietnam U17 women's team (right) put in a valiant effort against the Australia U17 women's team in the continental quarter-finals (Photo: AFC).
In the second half, the "Golden Star Warriors" adjusted their tactics, regaining some of the initiative in search of a goal. A 45% possession rate showed that the young Vietnamese players created a more balanced game in the latter half. However, strikers like Nguyen Thi Minh Anh and Le Thi Hong Thai were unable to penetrate the opponent's solid defense. Ultimately, the 2-0 lead for the Australian U17 women's team remained until the end of the match.
With this result, the Australian U17 women's team continues to affirm its leading position in Southeast Asia. Following their regional championship win in 2025, the Australian team has become the first representative from the Southeast Asian Football Federation (AFF) to qualify for the U17 Women's World Cup.
On the part of the Vietnamese women's "Golden Star Warriors," facing strong opponents like China and Australia, coach Okiyama Masahiko's team displayed a tenacious fighting spirit and made efforts to maintain team organization. Their third-place finish in the region and top eight in Asia provide a basis for Vietnamese fans to have high expectations for the future development of this generation of players.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/u17-nu-viet-nam-lo-hen-world-cup-196260511204840118.htm
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