U17 National Championship Finals – Red Dragon Cup 2026: Final Quarterfinal Spots Determined

The last matchday for Groups B and C of the U17 National Championship Finals – Red Dragon Cup 2026 ended on the afternoon of July 21, finalizing the complete list of eight clubs that have secured their places in the quarterfinal stage.

In Group B, the race for knockout berths was thrilling as all four teams entered the final round tied on three points. In the match between Ho Chi Minh City FC and Dong Nai, the young Ho Chi Minh City side dominated proceedings but surprisingly fell behind in the 31st minute after a goal from Khanh Hoa.

The conceded goal spurred Ho Chi Minh City to play with greater determination, and they quickly equalized 1-1 through Quang Khoi in the 44th minute. In the second half, Quang Khoi continued to shine, scoring the decisive goal to secure a 2-1 victory for Ho Chi Minh City. This result lifted the young Ho Chi Minh City team to the top of Group B with six points and a quarterfinal berth, while Dong Nai were eliminated.