Vietnam U19 opens Southeast Asian Championship with 3-0 win over Timor Leste

U19 Vietnam secured a convincing 3-0 victory over U19 Timor Leste in their opening match of the 2026 U19 Southeast Asian Championship. The team, coached by Yutaka Ikeuchi, dominated the game from the start, establishing an early lead.

Cong Hau was the standout player, scoring the opening goal in the second minute after a brilliant assist from Duc Vu. Vu dribbled past defenders and threaded a pass through to Cong Hau, who calmly finished past the goalkeeper. Despite conceding early, U19 Timor Leste showed resilience, with captain Vabio Cannavaro posing a threat on the right flank.

However, U19 Vietnam maintained consistent pressure, creating numerous scoring opportunities. Cong Hau continued to be a focal point of their attack, frequently appearing in dangerous positions. He narrowly missed a second goal before halftime, hitting the post in the 35th minute. The first half concluded with Vietnam leading 1-0.

In the second half, U19 Vietnam asserted complete control of the match. Cong Hau completed his hat-trick with goals in the 83rd and 90+1 minutes, sealing the decisive win. This victory places U19 Vietnam at the top of Group A, with three points, awaiting the outcome of the match between U19 Indonesia and Myanmar.

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U19 Vietnam has an early lead in Group A, pending the result of the match between U19 Indonesia and Myanmar.