Live football: U17 Vietnam vs U17 Australia at 19:30 today, April 22

(Live football) - U17 Vietnam enters the semifinal of the 2026 Southeast Asia U17 Championship against a formidable opponent, U17 Australia.

When does the live match U17 Vietnam vs U17 Australia take place?

• Match time:19:30 on April 22, 2026
• Match venue:Gelora Delta Stadium, Sidoarjo, Australia
• Competition:2026 Southeast Asia U17 Championship
• Live broadcast channel:TV360

Notable information before the matchU17 Vietnam vs U17 Australia:

The 2026 Southeast Asia U17 semifinal between U17 Vietnam and U17 Australia is truly the highlight match of the tournament, even considered an "early final." Both teams enter the match with very high form and have yet to concede a goal. U17 Vietnam leads Group A with 14 goals after 3 matches, while U17 Australia won all group stage matches, scoring up to 15 goals and continuing to show the status of the reigning champion. The match takes place at 19:30 on April 22 and will be the biggest test for coach Cristiano Roland and his team since the start of the tournament.

The greatest strength of U17 Vietnam lies in its organization and diversity in attack. Under coach Cristiano Roland, the team plays proactive pressing, flexible short combinations, and does not rely on any specific individual. The midfield with players like Dao Quy Vuong or Nguyen Luc helps the team control the tempo quite well, while up front Van Duong, Sy Bach, or Dai Nhan are always ready to create breakthroughs. It is precisely the balance between defense and attack that has allowed U17 Vietnam to maintain a very stable streak of matches over this period.

However, Australia remains an extremely tough challenge due to their superiority in physique, stamina, and ability to play aerial balls. The team under coach Carl Veart maintains a very distinctive style: direct attack, fierce contention, and maximizing wing situations. They have the ability to exert continuous pressure, causing opponents to easily lose stamina and make mistakes. If U17 Vietnam allows the match to fall into too many one-on-one contests or loses possession in the midfield area, the risk of being dragged into the opponent's style of play is very clear.

To secure a ticket to the final, U17 Vietnam needs to control the tempo well, minimize defensive errors, and effectively utilize fast transition phases. Australia is rated slightly superior in physicality, but Vietnam has advantages in cohesion, discipline, and competitive spirit. Notably, U17 Vietnam once defeated Australia in the semifinal of the 2017 Southeast Asia U17 Championship before winning the title. If they can replicate that composure, coach Cristiano Roland and his team can certainly create another major surprise.

Expected lineup for U17 Vietnam vs U17 Australia

• U17 Vietnam:Xuan Hoa, Hoang Viet, Manh Cuong, Dang Khoa, Anh Hao, Quy Vuong, Minh Thuy, Nguyen Luc, Van Duong, Dai Nhan, Sy Bach.
• U17 Australia:Lachlan, Winston, Fraser, Oliver, Amile, Georgio, Akeem, Max Court, Luka, Achnaff, Josef.

Link to watch live football: U17 Vietnam vs U17 Australia, 19:30 on April 22

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