Thai media: 'Vietnam is the king of Southeast Asia'

The performance of Vietnam's U17 players in the final against Malaysia's U17 team has stirred regional media. Southeast Asian media praised the performance of the 'Golden Dragon Warriors' without reservation.

Fanpage Burriram Prankster V2 quickly attracted attention when posting an article about the championship victory of Vietnam's U17 team at the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship. In the post, the page did not hesitate to praise the performance of Coach Cristiano Roland and his team, emphasizing that the 3-0 victory over Malaysia's U17 reflected the true gap in class.

"Vietnam crowned champion. Rightfully called 'the king of Southeast Asia'. Vietnam demonstrated its class by easily defeating Malaysia 3-0, convincingly winning the 2026 Southeast Asian U17 Championship. The 'Golden Warriors' performed exceptionally impressively, scoring 19 goals throughout the tournament, conceding only once, continuously dominating and defeating opponents, while maintaining an unbeaten record. It must be acknowledged that Vietnam's youth football is truly number one in the region, strong and consistent across all age groups."- the Thai fanpage praised Coach Cristiano Roland and his team.

Vietnam's U17 team affirmed its top position in the region by defeating Malaysia's U17 3-0 in the final, thereby winning the Southeast Asian U17 Championship for the 4th time and officially becoming the most successful team in the tournament's history.

On the evening of April 24, Coach Cristiano Roland and his team entered the decisive match with high confidence and quickly established control from the early minutes. Continuous pressure was created, signaling a one-sided game where the red-shirted team was completely dominant.

The opening goal came quite early from a set-piece situation, providing a foundation for Vietnam's U17 to deploy a proactive controlling style. Not only solid in defense, the young players also showed sharpness in transition phases, leaving the opponent with little opportunity to resist.

Before the first half ended, the lead was doubled thanks to a sharp combination, demonstrating默契 and excellent opportunity utilization. In the second half, forced to push forward, Malaysia's U17 exposed more gaps, and Vietnam's U17 did not miss the chance to seal the match with a convincing third goal.

The remaining time witnessed tight control by Vietnam's representatives, as they maintained a reasonable pace and gave the opponent no chance to reverse the situation. The 3-0 victory not only reflected superiority in skill but also showed the maturity and composure of the young players.

This title not only helped Vietnam's U17 team successfully defend its championship but also extended its impressive record against Malaysia's U17. Meanwhile, Coach Cristiano Roland also marked a memorable milestone with his first title, opening hopes for a new talented generation for Vietnamese football in the future.