Facing U17 Japan in the second match of Group D of the 2023 AFC U17 Championship, U17 Vietnam soon fell into a disadvantageous position. Yukata Michiwaki put U17 Japan ahead with a close-range header in the third minute, in the first attack of the match. This was a situation where coach Hoang Anh Tuan's students did not organize their defense well.
After conceding the goal, U17 Vietnam played calmly. Nguyen Cong Phuong and his teammates tried to keep the ball in the middle of the field and maintained an equal game with their opponents. However, U17 Vietnam could not create any dangerous attacks.
U17 Vietnam lost heavily to U17 Japan.
Coach Hoang Anh Tuan's players could only control the ball and coordinate in the middle of the field, making it difficult to get the ball close to the opponent's penalty area. Vietnam U17 remained cautious and did not push up the formation to press. On the contrary, Japan U17 had several good counter-attacks, causing trouble for Vietnam U17's goal.
After the break, U17 Vietnam played more adventurously, raising their formation to attack. However, this caused coach Hoang Anh Tuan's players to reveal many weaknesses in the backline.
U17 Vietnam is facing difficulties in competing for a place to continue.
Japan U17 showed their superiority in organizing quick attacks with high precision. Vietnam U17 conceded 3 goals between the 59th and 74th minutes. Meanwhile, the best chance for the Southeast Asian representative was Nguyen Cong Phuong's long-range shot that hit the post.
At the end of the match, the spirit and physical strength of U17 Vietnam decreased. Coach Hoang Anh Tuan's students gave the opponent a few more chances, but U17 Japan did not score any more goals. U17 Vietnam lost 0-4 and faced the risk of being eliminated early.
Result: U17 Vietnam 0-4 U17 Japan
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Japan U17: Michiwaki (2'), Mochizuki (59', 74'), Sato (66')
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