The Indonesia U-17 national team was forced to settle for a frustrating goalless draw against Vietnam in their final Group A fixture of the AFF U-17 Cup 2026. The encounter, which took place at the Gelora Delta Sidoarjo Stadium on Sunday, April 19, concluded with a 0-0 stalemate for both sides.
Throughout the fiercely contested match, the Indonesia U-17 team found it exceptionally difficult to carve out any truly dangerous scoring opportunities. In stark contrast, Vietnam frequently mounted significant pressure, launching repeated attacks towards the Indonesian goal, persistently testing the young squad’s defense.
Despite their persistent efforts and tireless attempts to break the deadlock and find the back of the net, the Indonesia U-17 players were ultimately unable to convert their chances into a goal. As the referee’s final whistle blew, the scoreboard remained unchanged, solidifying the goalless 0-0 result.
This outcome proved to be a bitter disappointment for the ‘Garuda Muda’ squad, as it meant they failed to advance to the semifinals of the prestigious tournament. The Indonesia U-17 national team concluded their Group A campaign in third place, having accumulated a total of just four points from their matches.
Summary
The Indonesia U-17 national team concluded their AFF U-17 Cup 2026 campaign with a frustrating 0-0 draw against Vietnam in their final Group A fixture. The match, held at Gelora Delta Sidoarjo Stadium, saw Indonesia struggle to create dangerous scoring opportunities. In contrast, Vietnam frequently mounted pressure on the Indonesian goal throughout the game.
Despite persistent efforts, the Indonesia U-17 players were unable to find the back of the net, solidifying the goalless result. This outcome proved disappointing as it meant the ‘Garuda Muda’ squad failed to advance to the tournament’s semifinals. The team finished their Group A campaign in third place, accumulating a total of four points.