U.17 PVF convincingly win 2026 national championship title
The U.17 National Championship - Red Dragon Cup 2026 concluded at Pleiku Stadium, Gia Lai, with U.17 PVF defeating U.17 Hue 3-0 in the final. Trần Đình Sơn scored the opener at 19 minutes, followed by a brace by Lê Sỹ Bách at 51 and 87 minutes. This marks PVF’s 5th U.17 national title, reinforcing its status as a leading youth football academy in Vietnam. U.17 Hue reached the final for the first time, finishing as runner-up and surprising many. PVF’s sustained offensive pressure restricted Hue’s attacking opportunities until they pushed forward in the second half.
Key facts
- U.17 PVF defeated U.17 Huế 3-0 in the final at Pleiku Stadium
- Trần Đình Sơn and Lê Sỹ Bách scored key goals for PVF
- PVF secured their fifth U.17 national title, affirming academy dominance
Why it matters
PVF’s dominant performance and fifth national title demonstrate the strength of Vietnam’s youth football academies in nurturing future talent. U.17 Huế's unexpected run to the final signals growing competitiveness across the country. These developments indicate Vietnam's commitment to developing football at the grassroots level, vital for sustaining the national sport’s international progress and inspiring younger generations within the Vietnamese diaspora.
Source and method
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