Despite creating numerous chances, Viet Nam managed only one goal, but the three points gave them a positive start to the tournament.

The match between Viet Nam and Yemen at the AFC U17 Asian Cup.

Playing at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium Legends, Viet Nam began brightly and quickly took control of possession.

In the 20th minute, Dai Nhan nearly opened the scoring after breaking past the defence and facing the goalkeeper, but his shot from a tight angle went wide.

Viet Nam continued to dominate, though Yemen also threatened on several occasions.

Goalkeeper Ly Xuan Hoa produced an important save in the 25th minute to deny a long-range effort before Yemen missed the rebound opportunity.

The breakthrough finally arrived in the 77th minute. Nguyen Luc delivered a precise long pass to Dau Quang Hung, who made a run from the right flank and dribbled past an opponent. The U17 Yemen goalkeeper rushed out to challenge him, but Quang Hung still managed to put the ball into the net.

Yemen pushed forward in search of an equaliser in the last minutes, but Viet Nam’s defence stood firm to secure the win and a valuable three points in their opening fixture.

At the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, Viet Nam are drawn in Group C alongside the Republic of Korea (RoK), the UAE and Yemen.

Under the fixture schedule, Viet Nam will face the RoK on May 10 and the UAE on May 14.

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