Schedule for the Southeast Asia U17 Championship Final 2026: Vietnam vs Malaysia

Schedule for the Southeast Asia U17 Championship Final 2026: Vietnam will meet Malaysia in the final match of the Southeast Asia U17 Championship 2026, scheduled at 19:30 on April 24, 2026.

Schedule for the Southeast Asia U17 Championship Final 2026

19:30, April 22: U17 Vietnam vs U17 Malaysia

U17 Vietnam advances to the Southeast Asia U17 Championship final to face U17 Malaysia

U17 Vietnam staged an emotional comeback against U17 Australia to secure a spot in the Southeast Asia U17 Championship 2026 final, where they will clash with U17 Malaysia for the championship title.

In the semifinal held on April 22 evening at Gelora Delta Sidoarjo Stadium (Indonesia), U17 Vietnam faced an unfavorable start as they conceded an early goal. In the 10th minute, Becvinovski shone with a superb curling shot from outside the penalty area, putting U17 Australia ahead. The early setback made it difficult for Coach Roland's players to execute their game plan.

However, resilience helped the red-shirted team gradually regain control. After a period of being pressed, U17 Vietnam began to organize notable attacking plays. The turning point came late in the first half with a series of controversial VAR incidents. After a penalty was denied, U17 Vietnam was awarded another penalty in stoppage time. Although Dai Nhân missed the shot, Manh Cuong promptly headed in the rebound to equalize 1-1 before halftime.

In the second half, the momentum completely shifted as U17 Vietnam played more confidently and proactively. In the 60th minute, from a well-executed free-kick combination, Nguyen Luc accurately finished close-range, raising the score to 2-1 and completing the comeback.

In the remaining minutes, U17 Australia launched a full-force attack seeking an equalizer. However, U17 Vietnam's defense played focused, disciplined, and effectively neutralized the opponent's advances. The Australian team also had to play with a reduced squad late in the match as Savic received a direct red card.

Ultimately, U17 Vietnam secured a dramatic 2-1 victory, thereby earning a place in the Southeast Asia U17 Championship 2026 final. The opponent for Coach Roland's team will be U17 Malaysia, who decisively defeated U17 Laos 3-0 in the other semifinal.