What did Brazil's coach say after Vietnam U17's convincing victory over Australia?

Coach Cristiano Roland stated that patience was the key to Vietnam U17's comeback.

Following the 2-1 victory over Australia U17 in the semifinals of the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship, head coach Cristiano Roland expressed his joy and satisfaction with his players' performance, while emphasizing that the entire team must maintain high focus for the upcoming final match.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Coach Cristiano Roland said: "I am very happy and pleased with this result. The victory stems from the thorough preparation by both the coaching staff and the players. The whole team started with confidence; even though we conceded an early goal, our mentality was not affected."

According to the Brazilian coach, the key factor that enabled Vietnam U17 to achieve the comeback was patience and a resilient fighting spirit. "We maintained calmness and patience in executing our gameplay. That was the key to the team turning the situation around against a very strong opponent like Australia," he emphasized.

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