Hanoi crushes 8-0, Dong Nai stuns at 2026 National U17 Finals

Hanoi routed Lam Dong 8-0, and Dong Nai caused an upset by overcoming PVF-CAND in the first match of the 2026 National U17 Finals.

National U17 Football Championship Finals The 2026 National U17 Football Championship – Red Dragon Cup officially kicked off in Gia Lai with thrilling action right from the first matches of Groups B and C. Hanoi made a strong statement with a devastating win over Lam Dong, while Dong Nai became the center of attention by toppling contender PVF-CAND. Additionally, Ho Chi Minh City FC and Hue also enjoyed favorable starts, setting the stage for an intense competition.

At Ham Rong Stadium 5, Hanoi displayed overwhelming strength against Lam Dong, securing an emphatic 8-0 victory. The capital team took control early, applying constant pressure that left their opponents with little room to respond. Tran Hai Duong opened the scoring, followed shortly by Tran Hoang Viet doubling the lead. Chu Ngoc Nguyen Luc netted a brace, while Vo Duc Dat, Tran Manh Quan, Nguyen Khac Minh Duc, and Bui Phi Hung each added their names to the scoresheet, capping off a powerful demonstration of Hanoi's dominance in their opening match.

Although both teams received a red card in the second half, it did not alter the flow of the game, as Hanoi remained in complete control. With a superior goal difference after the first round, the capital team sent a strong message about their ambition to go deep in this year's tournament, emerging as one of the top contenders for the title.

Meanwhile, the biggest surprise of the day came from the clash between Dong Nai and PVF-CAND. Considered the underdogs, Dong Nai played with discipline and resilience against a highly rated opponent. Just when the match seemed destined for a draw, Nguyen Hoang Cong Anh scored in the 90th minute, securing a dramatic 1-0 victory for the Southeast region representatives.

In the other match, Ho Chi Minh City FC defeated Song Lam Nghe An 2-0 with first-half goals from Nguyen Le Quang Khai and Dau Quang Hung. Despite SLNA creating several chances after the break, the southern team's defense held firm to keep a clean sheet. At the same time, Hue edged Dong Thap 1-0 thanks to a late goal by Nguyen Viet Tai in the 83rd minute, securing all three points in their opening fixture.

After the opening round, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City FC, Dong Nai, and Hue all got off to a good start with three points each. Among them, Hanoi's massive win and Dong Nai's shock result against PVF-CAND have made the race at the 2026 National U17 Championship – Red Dragon Cup exciting from the very first days, promising unpredictable developments in the upcoming matches.