Southeast Asian fans amazed by a player from Vietnam U17

The 4-0 win against Malaysia U17 allowed Vietnam U17 to qualify for the AFC U17 finals, while also causing a frenzy among Southeast Asian fans over a particular name.

Vietnam U17 delivered an impressive performance by defeating Malaysia U17 4-0 in the decisive Group C match. This win not only secured their place in the 2026 AFC U17 Championship but also ignited enthusiasm among Southeast Asian supporters, filling forums and social media with warm praise.

Among them, Van Duong emerged as the brightest star of the match. With exceptional speed and strong breakthrough ability, this player constantly troubled the Malaysian defense. Van Duong’s bursts of pace, one-on-one skills, and off-the-ball movement all reflected the careful tactical preparation by coach Cristiano Roland.

Regional fans did not hesitate to praise Van Duong. Thai supporters commented: "Vietnam always produces great talents, especially number 11 who plays so beautifully" or said: "Is that Van Duong from Vietnam U17 really under 17? His skills and game intelligence clearly surpass his peers on the field!"

Indonesian fans also shared: "Just number 10 and number 11 (Nguyen Luc and Van Duong) from Vietnam are enough to trouble Malaysia’s defense."

Even Malaysian fans had to admit Van Duong’s strength: "Whenever the ball reaches the red jersey number 11, the whole Malaysian team gets flustered; their entire right flank was 'tormented' by him throughout the match!" These comments clearly show the admiration and impact Van Duong had on the game.

Coach Cristiano Roland maximized the opponent’s weaknesses, especially Malaysia’s right side, to implement his strategy. Van Duong was a key figure in the 4-0 victory, contributing significantly to the goals: He made a solo breakthrough on the left wing then assisted Anh Hao for the second goal, scored himself to make it 3-0 after a solo run inside the box, and created many dangerous chances throughout this crucial match.

The AFC and Southeast Asian community agree that Vietnam U17’s performance, particularly Van Duong’s, demonstrates the strength and potential of Vietnamese youth football, promising future successes, especially at the upcoming AFC U17 Championship.