Indonesian media unexpectedly 'invaded' the Vietnam U17 team's training session before the crucial match.

Indonesian press showed particular interest in the Vietnam U17 team's training session ahead of the important match between the two sides.

"Under the scorching sun in Surabaya, the Vietnam U17 team maintained high-intensity training to prepare for the crucial encounter with Indonesia U17," the newspaper Bola published.

According to information published on April 18, 2026 by Bola, the team under Coach Cristiano Roland conducted a training session at Gelora 10 November Stadium. Despite harsh weather conditions, the entire team demonstrated great focus and determination, aiming for the key match in the 2026 Southeast Asia U17 Championship.

The training session mainly focused on refining tactics, enhancing physical fitness, and adapting to actual match conditions. This is considered a crucial preparation step for Vietnam U17 to be ready for the pivotal match against the host team.

In the context of a tense Group A situation, Vietnam U17 currently leads with 6 absolute points after two matches. Following closely are Indonesia U17 and Malaysia U17, both with 3 points, making the competition for the advancement ticket fierce.

In the final match, the Vietnamese representative holds a significant advantage, needing only a draw to secure the top spot in the group. Conversely, Indonesia U17 must win to independently secure the semifinal ticket.

Therefore, pressure weighs heavily on the host team, and this has made the country's media particularly interested in Coach Cristiano Roland's team before the match begins.

The match between Vietnam U17 and Indonesia U17 will take place at 7:30 PM on April 19. Simultaneously, Malaysia U17 will also face Timor-Leste U17 to compete for the advancement ticket. Currently, the first two teams confirmed to advance to the semifinals are Laos U17 (Group B winner) and Australia U17 (Group C winner).