Hanoi Secures Early Quarterfinal Berth at U17 National Championship – Red Dragon Cup 2026

The second round of Group B and C matches at the U17 National Final – Red Dragon Cup 2026 was held on the afternoon of July 19, yielding many noteworthy outcomes. Hanoi was the first side to book a quarterfinal place, having won both of their games, whereas PVF-CAND's triumph against HCMC FC added more uncertainty to the race in Group B.

After a 0-1 loss to HCMC FC in their opening match, SLNA faced Dong Nai with determination to earn all three points to keep their hopes alive. Although the game was evenly matched for most of the first half, the team from Nghe An turned the tide in the 35th minute with Van Sang's opening goal.