U17 Vietnam actively prepares for Asian qualifiers

VHO - The Vietnam U17 team is still training diligently at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center (Hanoi) to prepare for the 2026 AFC U17 Championship Qualifiers, taking place next November.

U17 Vietnam is in the process of preparing for the continental playground.

In this gathering, U17 Vietnam gathered 30 players. With a force consisting of many new faces selected after impressive performances at the 2025 National U17 Championship Finals, Head Coach Cristiano Roland and his colleagues in the Coaching Board are highly focused on conveying tactical ideas and training the playing style for the students.

In addition, physical fitness is also emphasized through a training program designed by Brazilian fitness expert Brandi Regato Neto, to help players reach their best condition before entering the international competition stage.

Recently, the team had two practice matches with the quality U18 PVF team, thereby testing the ability to operate the gameplay and tactical adaptation of the positions.

In the first match, U17 Vietnam lost narrowly 0-1, while in the second match, the team achieved a 3-3 draw after leading 3-0 in a proactive ball possession game.

Coach Cristiano Roland made many changes to the lineup in the second half to test the players, leading to the opponent's 3 equalizers, but in return, it helped the coaching staff have a more specific assessment of each player's ability.

The players have had two quality practice matches.

This afternoon, October 22, the team will continue to have a practice match with U17 Hanoi , thereby continuing to perfect the preparation of tactics and personnel.

According to plan, U17 Vietnam will leave for Japan for training from November 5. During this time, the team is expected to play three friendly matches with opponents arranged by the Japan Football Federation.

On November 16, coach Cristiano Roland and his team will return home to enter the final preparation stage before entering the 2026 AFC U17 Qualifiers.

In the 2026 AFC U17 Qualifiers, Vietnam U17 is in Group C with Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong (China), Macau (China) and the Northern Mariana Islands.

The matches will take place from November 22 to 30 at two stadiums: Vietnam Youth Football Training Center (Hanoi) and PVF Youth Football Training Center ( Hung Yen ).

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