Southeast Asian fans were astonished as Vietnam's U19 introduced a 'super striker' with 3 goals per match

Scoring a hat-trick right in the debut game against Timor Leste U19 helped Hoàng Công Hậu become the center of attention at the 2026 Southeast Asian U19 Tournament, and also drew many compliments from regional supporters for Vietnam U19's promising player.

Ahead of the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship, Hoàng Công Hậu was not widely mentioned as a candidate for the Golden Boot. However, after just the opening match of Vietnam U19, this young striker became a name that the Southeast Asian football community has been buzzing about.

In Vietnam U19's 3-0 victory over Timor Leste U19, Hoàng Công Hậu scored all three goals. The forward born in 2007 opened the scoring in the 2nd minute with a cool one-on-one finish, then completed his brace in the 83rd minute with a beautiful acrobatic shot. In the 90th minute, he capped off a perfect performance with his third goal, thus completing the first hat-trick of the tournament.

The explosive display by the striker from Thể Công Viettel quickly drew attention on regional football forums. Many Southeast Asian fans were surprised that Vietnam U19 had introduced such an impressive goal-scorer.

An Indonesian fan commented: "Vietnam's number 9 moves very intelligently. He always appears at the right time in the box and knows how to take advantage of opportunities."

A Malaysian fan remarked: "Scoring a hat-trick in the opening match is not easy. He could be one of the most exciting strikers to watch in this year's tournament."

Meanwhile, a Thai fan wrote: "I hadn't heard much about Hoàng Công Hậu before the tournament, but this performance is truly impressive. Vietnam has another promising attacking talent."

An account from the Philippines also praised Vietnam U19's young striker: "Three goals with three different types of finishes. He shows the instincts of a true striker."

In fact, Hoàng Công Hậu's brilliance is not too surprising to those who follow Vietnamese youth football. The striker from Hải Dương was a standout player for U17 Viettel when they won the 2023 National U17 Championship. Subsequently, he has continuously featured in national youth teams thanks to his positioning, speed, and modern playing style.

With a hat-trick in the opening match, Hoàng Công Hậu not only helped Vietnam U19 secure the top spot in the group but also sent a strong message to rivals in the race at the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship. If he maintains his current form, the 19-year-old forward could become a new star of regional youth football in the near future.