Brazil coach calls up players who scored against Malaysia to Vietnam national team

Vietnam U17 announces squad for 2026 Southeast Asia U17 Championship, with coach Cristiano Roland summoning 4 players who scored against Malaysia in the Asian U17 qualifiers.

The standout names include Anh Hao, Sy Bach, Van Duong (PVF Youth Football Training Center) and Manh Cuong (The Cong - Viettel), promising to continue as pillars of the team in the upcoming journey.

Coach Cristiano Roland's decision is not surprising as this quartet are precisely those who shone brilliantly in the 4-0 victory over U17 Malaysia, the crucial match that helped Vietnam U17 secure a ticket to the continental finals. At that time, Manh Cuong opened the scoring very early in the 6th minute after a precise follow-up shot. Towards the end of the first half, Anh Hao doubled the lead following an impressive assist from Van Duong.

Moving into the second half, Vietnam U17 continued to maintain a dominant position. Van Duong, one of the standout performers of the match, directly scored to raise the score to 3-0 with a classy finish inside the box. In the 77th minute, Sy Bach sealed the 4-0 victory after a coherent combination play, concluding the perfect performance of the home team.

The victory over Malaysia not only demonstrated the superior strength of Vietnam U17 but also showed the depth of the squad and the effectiveness of the playing style under coach Cristiano Roland. The entire team finished the qualifiers with a record of 5 wins, scoring up to 30 goals and conceding none, thereby topping Group C and convincingly securing a ticket to the 2026 Asian U17 Championship finals.

Keeping the attacking framework that "destroyed" Malaysia shows the clear strategy of the coaching staff: placing trust in players who have proven their ability in major matches. This is also a positive signal for fans as Vietnam U17 aims to conquer the regional arena.

According to the schedule, at the 2026 Southeast Asia U17 Championship held in Indonesia, Vietnam U17 will meet U17 Malaysia again in the opening match on April 13. Subsequently, coach Cristiano Roland's team will face Timor-Leste (April 16) and host Indonesia (April 19). With impressive form and a quality squad, Vietnam U17 is expected to continue making a strong impression in the regional competition.