Breath-taking victory, Vietnam U17 girls officially secure their place in the continental tournament

(Football result) - Vietnam U17 girls overcame Hong Kong U17 girls 1-0 at Binh Duong stadium on October 17 afternoon, successfully finishing first in Group D and earning a ticket to the 2026 AFC U17 Women's Championship finals.

On the afternoon of October 17 (Vietnam time), at Binh Duong Stadium, Vietnam U17 girls impressively defeated Hong Kong U17 girls (China) 1-0, officially claiming the top position in Group D and securing a spot in the 2026 AFC U17 Women's Championship final round.

Right after the kickoff, Coach Okiyama Masahiko’s players quickly took control of the match. Vietnam U17 girls launched relentless attacks, especially from the wings, forcing the Hong Kong U17 girls' defense to continuously withstand pressure. Aerial duels by Linh Chi and Phuong Nghi in the 10th and 20th minutes shook the opponent’s goal, but goalkeeper Yau Hazel made excellent saves.

Entering the second half, the dominant play continued. After many missed opportunities, in the 66th minute, the home team’s relentless efforts were rewarded. Ngo Hai Yen showed composure with a decisive move inside the penalty area before firing a diagonal shot that beat Yau Hazel, opening the score 1-0 for Vietnam U17 girls.

In the remaining minutes, the girls in red maintained pressure and did not allow the opponent any chance to equalize. In the 79th minute, the match was briefly interrupted when goalkeeper Yau Hazel was injured, but after treatment, she continued to fight until the final whistle.

The referee added 5 minutes of stoppage time, yet Vietnam U17 girls preserved their narrow lead. When the final whistle blew, joy exploded on the faces of players and coaching staff alike. The minimal but well-deserved victory allowed Vietnam U17 girls to finish the qualifiers as Group D winners, thus qualifying for the 2026 AFC U17 Women's Championship finals.

This achievement is a result of the tireless efforts by Coach Okiyama Masahiko and his team, while also raising hopes for a talented new generation of female footballers in Vietnam.

90+5': FULL TIME!!!!

Vietnam U17 girls claim a narrow but dominant 1-0 win over Hong Kong U17 girls.

90': The match will have 5 minutes of added time.

88': Vietnam U17 girls dominate

The girls in red are still fully controlling the game, leaving no chance for the opponents to fight back.

79': Hong Kong U17 player injured

Hong Kong U17 goalkeeper Yau Hazel suffered an injury causing a brief stoppage. However, after receiving treatment, she was able to continue playing.

66': GOAL... 1-0 for Vietnam U17 girls

After persistent pressure, Vietnam U17 girls finally scored the opening goal. Ngo Hai Yen powerfully controlled the ball inside the box before delivering a precise angled shot to beat Hong Kong U17’s goalkeeper.

58': Dangerous moment

Sophia Chua took a shot inside the box, but the ball lacked power and was easily saved by the Vietnam U17 goalkeeper.

51': Long-range shot

Linh Chi unleashed a powerful shot from outside the 16.5-meter box, but Hong Kong U17’s goalkeeper made an excellent save.

46': Second half begins

Vietnam U17 girls kick off.

45+6': Half-time

The two teams are tied at 0-0.

40': Stalemate

Vietnam U17 girls are struggling against the resilient spirit of Hong Kong U17 girls.

31': Still no goal

Hong Thai continues to challenge Hong Kong U17’s goalkeeper with a strong and dangerous header, but the keeper remains unbeaten.

20': No goal yet

Phuong Nghi made a sharp header from a right-wing corner, but Hong Kong U17’s goalkeeper reacted well to block it.

10': Missed chance!

Linh Chi made a clever run before heading the ball just wide of Hong Kong U17’s goalpost.

6': Vietnam dominating

Vietnam U17 girls are fully controlling the game from the early minutes, but Hong Kong U17’s defense remains focused.

1': Match starts

Hong Kong U17 girls kick off first.

Starting lineups Vietnam U17 vs Hong Kong U17

Live: What time and channel is Vietnam U17 girls vs Hong Kong U17 girls?

• Match time: 16:00, October 17, 2025.
• Venue: Binh Duong Stadium.
• Tournament: Final round of Group D, qualifiers for the 2026 AFC U17 Women's Championship.
• Broadcast channel: To be updated.

Expected lineups Vietnam U17 girls vs Hong Kong U17 girls

• Vietnam U17: Tran Thi Cam My (GK), Hoang Thi Giang, Phan Thi Thu Phuong, Truong Thi Thao Nguyen, Nguyen Thi Linh Chi, Nguyen Thi Minh Anh, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh, Ngo Hai Yen, Doan Thi Kim Chi, Le Thi Hong Thai, Tran Thi An (C).

Preview Vietnam U17 girls vs Hong Kong U17 girls

The clash between Vietnam U17 girls and Hong Kong U17 girls (China) at 16:00 in Binh Duong is considered the “final” of Group D, as both teams have 3 points after two matches. However, the Hong Kong representative currently leads due to a better goal difference.

According to the format, only the group winner qualifies for the 2026 AFC U17 Women's Championship finals, so Coach Okiyama Masahiko’s squad has no choice but to secure all 3 points. The home advantage and support from Binh Duong fans are expected to help the young Vietnamese players perform more confidently and explosively than in previous matches.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong U17 girls (China), despite their goal difference advantage, show defensive weaknesses under high pressure. If Vietnam U17 girls effectively utilize their pressing ability and wing speed, their strengths, they can fully control the game and win to qualify for the continental finals.

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