Vietnamese defender's masterpiece ranks among top 10 goals of AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2026.

Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh's goal against Thailand U20 is selected as one of the top 10 most beautiful goals in the group stage of AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2026.

According to the latest announcement from the AFC official website, Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh's goal has been named among the top 10 most beautiful goals in the group stage of AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2026. It was the scoring moment against Thailand U20 – a moment showcasing the boldness and impressive finishing ability of the Vietnamese player.

Describing this goal, AFC emphasized the ever-present unpredictability in football. Accordingly, Thuy Linh seized the opportunity from a distance to unleash a precise and dangerous shot. Although it was not an overly favorable situation, the tricky trajectory of the ball forced the opposing goalkeeper into a serious mistake, thereby handing the goal to the Vietnamese representative.

"Football always harbors unpredictable elements. Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh seized the opportunity from afar, delivering a dangerous shot that forced the goalkeeper into a serious error. The ball found the net – a reminder that every shot carries potential danger," AFC described.

In the context of the group stage recording 74 goals across 18 matches, Thuy Linh's goal stands out due to the combination of tactical thinking, individual technique, and the ability to capitalize on opponents' errors. This also demonstrates the progress in the match approach of young Vietnamese women's footballers at the continental level.

Regarding Vietnam U20 Women's team, coach Okiyama and his players advanced through the group stage as one of the best-performing third-place teams. In the quarter-final match scheduled for April 11, the entire team will face a major challenge named Japan U20.