U.17 Vietnam dramatically defeated Hong Kong, excellently won the ticket to the Asian Finals: VFF received a bonus

In the decisive match against Hong Kong U17 women's team on the afternoon of October 17, the Vietnam U17 women's team overcame many difficulties to win 1-0, ending the qualifying round with a perfect record and officially winning a ticket to the 2026 AFC U17 Women's Championship. The team was awarded 400 million VND by the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Having to win to secure their chance to advance, coach Okiyama Masahiko and his team entered the match with high determination. However, the Hong Kong U17 women's team showed that they were a more organized and physically fit opponent than Guam - Vietnam's previous opponent. In the first 10 minutes, the red shirt defense had to work hard when goalkeeper Cam My made two excellent saves after dangerous shots from the away team.

Hai Yen scores a beautiful goal for Vietnam U.17 women

After being pressured in the beginning, the U.17 women's team gradually regained control of the game, controlled the midfield well and organized many sharp attacks. Opportunities were created continuously in the first half: in the 30th minute, Hong Thai headed the ball dangerously, forcing goalkeeper Yau Hazel to fly to save it; Phuong Thao, Phuong Nghi, Minh Anh and Thao Nguyen all had dangerous finishing situations but could not materialize into goals.

Vietnam U17 women's team won all 2 group stage matches

PHOTO: VFF

In the second half, coach Okiyama Masahiko changed his players to increase the attacking power. Pressure was constantly created on the Hong Kong U.17 women's field. In the 67th minute, that effort was rewarded: Hai Yen accelerated strongly, passed 2 opposing defenders before firing an accurate diagonal shot, opening the score for the Vietnam U.17 women's team.

Taking the lead, the home team continued to maintain the initiative, creating more opportunities but could not increase the gap. In the end, the Vietnam Women's U17 won 1-0, completing the qualifying round with 2 wins, registering their name in the final round of the 2026 AFC U17 Women's Championship as the top team in Group D.

The joy of the U.17 Vietnamese female players when winning tickets to the Asian finals

PHOTO: Vff

This achievement helps the Vietnam U.17 women's team become the 5th Vietnamese football team to qualify for the continental finals up to this point this year, after the U.20 women's team, the women's team, the futsal team and the national U.23 team, thereby affirming the strong progress and synchronous development of the national youth teams.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/u17-viet-nam-thang-kich-tinh-hong-kong-xuat-sac-gianh-ve-vck-chau-a-vff-thuong-nong-185251017191244715.htm