Indonesian fans worry about Vietnam U19 'super striker' ahead of crucial match

Hoàng Công Hậu is becoming a concern for Indonesian fans after his explosive performance at the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship, as the Vietnam U19 striker scored 4 goals in just 2 matches.

After just two matchdays at the 2026 ASEAN U19 Championship, striker Hoàng Công Hậu has become the focus of attention for regional fans. In particular, many Indonesian fans expressed worry when witnessing the explosive form of the Vietnam U19 forward ahead of the decisive clash between the two teams.

In the opening match against Timor Leste U19, Hoàng Công Hậu delivered a brilliant performance with a hat-trick that helped Vietnam U19 win 3-0. The young striker opened the scoring in the 2nd minute with a cold finish after a run, before completing three goals with composed handling.

In the second match against Myanmar U19, the 2007-born forward continued to maintain impressive form. He scored one more goal and won a penalty in Vietnam U19's 5-0 victory. After two matches, Công Hậu had 4 goals, leading the tournament's Golden Boot race.

The soaring form of the striker from Hải Dương quickly caught the attention of Indonesian fans. As U19 Indonesia prepares to face U19 Vietnam in the final Group A match on the evening of June 7, many fans from the archipelago have expressed caution towards the young star of the red-shirted team.

An Indonesian fan commented: "Vietnam's number 9 striker is too dangerous. Indonesia's defense must mark him tightly if they don't want to pay the price."

Another fan remarked: "I've watched Hoàng Công Hậu's goals. He has excellent positioning and extremely sharp finishing."

Another account was cautious: "Indonesia has a strong attack, but Vietnam possesses a real killer in the box. This will be a very tough match."

Meanwhile, another fan wrote: "Công Hậu is the name that worries me most from Vietnam. He is in the form of a Golden Boot winner."

Currently, Vietnam U19 leads Group A with 6 points after two matches, ahead of Indonesia U19 on goal difference. The match between the two teams on June 7 is seen as a decisive battle for the top spot and a ticket to the semi-finals.

In fact, Hoàng Công Hậu's explosion is not too surprising. The young striker previously impressed with Viettel U17 and has long been regarded as one of the most promising forwards in Vietnamese youth football due to his speed, intelligent movement, and sharp goalscoring instinct.

If he continues to maintain his current scoring rate, Hoàng Công Hậu can certainly become the shining star of the tournament and a great hope for Vietnamese football in the future.