After the match, the head coach of Vietnam U.17 shared: “It is normal to lose to Japan U.17. It is important that we still have a chance to continue if we solve the last match well. Therefore, We have to forget this loss to focus on the final, decisive match against Uzbekistan U.17.”
Despite losing 0-4 to U.17 Japan, U.17 Vietnam still has a chance to advance to the quarterfinals if they beat U.17 Uzbekistan in the last match. Because according to the tournament rules, if 2 teams have equal points, the head-to-head index will be counted first.
U.17 Vietnam (red shirt) lost to Japan U.17 too strong
Coach Hoang Anh Tuan said: “The result of the match is definitely not happy. But actually Japan U.17 is a very strong team. In this match, they performed very well. But I believe U.17. Vietnam still has the opportunity to continue to the round while the last match is against U.17 Uzbekistan.
In this match, some positions were in bad condition. The two full-backs and central defenders in the last 20 minutes could not follow the opponent anymore… that was one of the reasons. In fact, your team is very strong, deploying the game well. While we weren’t at our best, we had to change some positions. Fitness is the biggest weakness of U.17 Vietnam in this match. Surely next match, you will see U.17 Vietnam play with a completely different spirit. Regarding the preparation, I cannot answer right now. Wait until the game starts.”
Japan U.17 has a tight playstyle, individuals have good technique and physique
The match between U.17 Vietnam and U.17 Uzbekistan will take place at 19:00 on June 23.