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Vietnam defeated Malaysia 3-0 in the final of the 2026 ASEAN U17 Boys' Championship on April 24, becoming the first team to win the tournament four times.
Goals: Quy Vuong 11’, Van Duong 45+4’, 55’
Vietnam started aggressively, pushing Malaysia deep into their own half and creating early chances.
Despite a dominant record against Malaysia, including a 4-0 win in the group stage, coach Cristiano Roland warned his players against complacency ahead of the final. His side delivered a controlled and disciplined performance at Gelora Delta Stadium in Indonesia.
The breakthrough came in the 11th minute when Dao Quy Vuong reacted quickest to a loose ball from a corner, firing through a crowded penalty area to open the scoring.
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Vietnamese players celebrate the opening goal in their 3-0 victory against Malaysia in the 2026 ASEAN U17 Boys' Championship final at Gelora Delta Stadium in Indonesia, April 24, 2026. Photo by VnExpress/Doan Huynh |
Maintaining control throughout the first half, Vietnam doubled their lead in stoppage time.
Nguyen Van Duong finished from close range after sustained pressure, giving his side a comfortable advantage heading into the break.
Vietnam continued to dominate after halftime.
In the 55th minute, Van Duong completed his brace, tapping in from close range after a cross from substitute Tri Dung. The goal was initially ruled offside but was awarded following a VAR review.
The team created further chances to extend the margin, though substitutes were unable to convert.
Malaysia, meanwhile, struggled to generate attacking opportunities, with key players effectively contained by Vietnam's defense.
2026 ASEAN U17 Boys' Championship final: Vietnam 3-0 Malaysia
The victory secures Vietnam's fourth U17 Southeast Asian title, adding to previous triumphs in 2006, 2010, and 2017, and moving them ahead of Thailand and Australia as the most successful team in the competition's history.
Vietnam also finished the tournament with the strongest overall record, scoring 19 goals and conceding just once.
Goalkeeper Ly Xuan Hoa was named Best Goalkeeper, while forward Chu Ngoc Nguyen Luc received the Best Player award.
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Vietnam team celebrate their victory at the 2026 ASEAN U17 Boys' Championship at Gelora Delta Stadium in Indonesia, April 24, 2026. Photo by VnExpress/Doan Huynh |
Following the tournament, Vietnam will prepare for the AFC U17 Asian Championship in Saudi Arabia from May 7 to 24. The top eight teams will qualify for the U17 World Cup in Qatar later this year.
Vietnam are drawn in Group C alongside South Korea, Yemen, and the United Arab Emirates.
