Indonesian media impressed as Vietnam team overwhelms Malaysia with 4 goals

Vietnam U17 made a strong impression by defeating Malaysia 4-0 in their opening match; their dominant performance earned high praise from Indonesian media, who view them as a strong contender for the championship.

Media Indonesia, specifically CNN Indonesia, paid considerable attention to Vietnam U17's impressive victory over Malaysia U17 in the 2026 Southeast Asia U17 Championship. With a decisive 4-0 score, Vietnam's youth team immediately created a powerful impact on their debut day.

According to CNN Indonesia, Vietnam U17 started proactively and quickly imposed their game plan. From the 12th minute, the red-shirted representative opened the scoring from a corner situation, with Lê Sy Bách rising high for a precise header, leaving the Malaysian goalkeeper no chance to save. The early goal helped Vietnam U17 play more confidently and continuously pressured the opponent's defense.

Just over 10 minutes later, Lê Sy Bách continued to be the focus by completing a double in the 28th minute. From a play inside the penalty area, this striker finished neatly, raising the score to 2-0. Efficiency in attack allowed Vietnam U17 to completely control the match, while Malaysia was almost unable to deploy their style of play.

Before the first half ended, the gap was further widened. In the 38th minute, Nguyễn Văn Dương scored the third goal after a coherent attacking combination, causing Malaysia to fall into a broken state. Moving into the second half, the scenario did not change much as Vietnam U17 maintained their overwhelming momentum.

By the 56th minute, Nguyễn Mạnh Cường sealed the 4-0 victory with an accurate close-range finish. In the remainder of the match, Vietnam U17 actively slowed the pace but still fully controlled the situation, denying the opponent any chance for a consolation goal.

CNN Indonesia assessed this as a convincing victory, demonstrating Vietnam U17's comprehensive superiority from gameplay, ability to seize opportunities, to competitive composure. This result helped the team rise to lead the table with 3 points, while Malaysia fell to the bottom position.

Indonesian press also noted that with such a performance, Vietnam U17 is emerging as a strong contender for the championship. Not only securing all 3 points, the decisive victory also holds significant psychological meaning, creating favorable momentum for Vietnam's youth team's journey ahead in the regional tournament.