Australian fans react fiercely after shocking loss to Vietnam in semifinals

Australian fans acknowledge the strength of Vietnam U17 after losing 1-2 in the Southeast Asia U17 semifinals.

Vietnam U17 secured a 2-1 victory over Australia U17 in the Southeast Asia U17 2026 semifinals to advance to the finals. Despite trailing from the 11th minute after a beautiful goal by Luke Becvinovski, coach Cristiano Roland's team remained calm and gradually regained control of the match.

At the end of the first half, Dai Nhân earned a penalty, and Manh Cuong headed in to equalize 1-1 in the 45+4th minute. In the second half, Chu Ngoc Nguyen Luc capitalized on a free-kick situation to score, raising the score to 2-1 in the 59th minute. In the remaining minutes, Australia U17 pressed aggressively, but Vietnam U17's defense held firm to secure the win.

After the match, many Australian fans left surprising comments acknowledging the strength of Vietnam U17. One account wrote: "Vietnam deserved to win. They were better organized, more composed, and played like a true top team. They are the top contender for the championship this year."

Another fan commented: "I was truly impressed with how Vietnam U17 controlled the match. They were not intimidated by Australia and even played smarter. This level can be compared to top youth teams in Asia like Japan or South Korea." Another also admitted: "Vietnam's playing style is very attractive, with quick coordination and discipline. Australia needs to learn from their ball deployment."

Additionally, there were many opinions such as: "This is no longer a surprise; Vietnam's youth football has truly grown strong," "Australia lost because the opponent was too good, not just because they underperformed," or "If they maintain this form, Vietnam U17 is fully capable of winning the tournament." Praise from rival fans shows that Vietnam U17's victory not only resonates in the region but also earns great respect from Australia.

Vietnam U17's opponent in the Southeast Asia U17 finals is Malaysia U17, whom we defeated 4-0 in the group stage and also beat 4-0 in the 2026 Asia U17 qualifiers. With their current form, the championship is within reach for coach Roland's team.

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Link to watch live football: Vietnam U17 vs Australia U17, 7:30 PM on April 22