Australia secures a massive 10-0 victory, leaving Vietnam's team extremely anxious.

Australia, after thrashing the Philippines 10-0, might pose a serious threat to U19 Vietnam if both teams meet in the semifinals.

In the opening fixture of Group C at the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship, U19 Australia showcased overwhelming dominance against U19 Philippines. Boasting an ideal physical build, exceptional stamina, and top-tier technical skills, the Oceanian side swiftly demonstrated their superiority and secured the tournament's most emphatic win so far.

From the opening whistle, U19 Australia pressed high up the pitch, putting relentless pressure on their opponents. In the 8th minute, they earned a penalty kick, and Medin Memeti calmly converted from 11 meters, beating the Philippines keeper to give his side an early advantage.

The early goal boosted Australia's confidence, and they dominated possession, keeping play mainly in the Philippines' half. In the 27th minute, Lawrence Wong's accurate free kick found Memeti, who rose high to head in the second goal. Just before halftime, the same striker was in the right place to finish his hat-trick, sending Australia into the break with a 3-0 lead.

The statistics underscored Australia's total control: 62% ball possession, 18 attempts on goal, and 11 shots on target. In contrast, the Philippines managed only four shots, with a mere two forcing the Australian keeper into action.

While the first half was already one-sided, the second half was even more lopsided. U19 Australia relentlessly attacked, turning the remainder of the match into a shooting gallery. After carving out countless opportunities, the side in yellow netted seven additional goals. Medin Memeti added two more to his tally, capping off a brilliant performance with five goals. The final score was an astonishing 10-0 triumph for Australia.

This emphatic win puts U19 Australia on the brink of a semifinal berth, despite still having to face U19 Cambodia. Beyond their explosive offense, the team has demonstrated strength across all positions. Given their current form, Australia is undoubtedly a top contender for the title and will pose a massive challenge for other powerhouse teams in the competition, including U19 Vietnam, U19 Thailand, and U19 Indonesia.