Latest U17 Vietnam vs U17 Australia schedule in the U17 Southeast Asian semi-finals
U17 Vietnam and U17 Australia will face each other in the semi-finals of the 2026 U17 Southeast Asian Championship.
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Australia’s U17 team defeated Vietnam 3-0 in the quarterfinals of the AFC U17 Championship 2026, booking a place in the semifinals. The match, played on May 15, highlighted Australia’s efficiency in transition and ability to capitalize on physical advantages.
Goals and Match Flow
Oliver O’Carroll opened the scoring in the 40th minute to give Australia a first-half lead. Giorgio Hassanati doubled the advantage in the 60th minute before Akeem Gerald added a third goal in the 75th minute. Vietnam had stretches of possession and attempted to build attacks through compact passing, but struggled to convert opportunities into clear chances.
Vietnam Struggles Against Australia’s Pace
Coached by Cristiano Roland, Vietnam entered the tie aware of Australia’s strength in aerial duels and counter-attacks. Those concerns proved decisive as Australia repeatedly exposed defensive gaps during transitions. Despite organized periods of play from Vietnam, Australia’s pace and direct style controlled key moments of the match. The result reinforced Australia’s status as one of the stronger contenders remaining in the tournament as they continued their run toward the AFC U17 Championship title.