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Coach
Malaysia U-17 national team
Javier Jorda Ribera assessed that his team seemed to be continuously punished by Vietnam after being beaten 0-4 in the final Group C match of the 2026 U-17 Asian Cup Qualification at the PVF Stadium, Sunday (30/11).
Vietnam’s winning goals were scored by Nguyen Manh Cuong, Nguyen Ngoc Anh Hao, Nguyen Van Duong and Lee Sy Bach.
The defeat to Vietnam meant that Malaysia U-17 automatically failed to qualify for the 2026 U-17 Asian Cup which took place in Saudi Arabia.
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Quoted from
Flash Sports
, Javier Jorda said Malaysia U-17 was overwhelmed by Vietnam’s pressure after the hosts took a 1-0 lead in the fourth minute.
“After they scored the first goal, all the pressure shifted to us. Vietnam counterattacked very effectively, and even though we had the ball, they controlled the tempo of the match,” Ribera said.
Harimau Muda tried to press and try to score a goal back, but always failed.Meanwhile, Vietnam U-17 appeared efficient in every opportunity they got.
“We tried to score goals, but failed to take advantage of the opportunities. Vietnam continued to punish us,” said Ribera.
This coach from Spain continues to express his appreciation to Malaysia U-17 who performed optimally in the 2026 U-17 Asian Cup Qualification group stage. Before being beaten by Vietnam, Malaysia beat Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau and the Northern Mariana Islands.
“The players worked hard throughout the tournament and put in a good performance as a team. We now have several talents who can be considered for the future and the next age group,” said Ribera.
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