Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Indonesia’s U-17 national team failed to advance to the 2026 AFF Cup semifinals after a frustrating 0-0 draw against Vietnam in their final Group A match at Gelora Delta Stadium, Sidoarjo, on Sunday night (19/4/2026)..

"The boys played aggressively in the second half, but Vietnam’s disciplined low-block defense proved too difficult to break down tonight," said Indonesia U-17 Head Coach Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto, as reported by antaranews.com.

Vietnam dominated early chances through Nguyen Van Duong, forcing Indonesian goalkeeper Abdillah Ishak into several crucial saves. Despite a more open tactical approach from the home side after the interval, clear-cut opportunities remained scarce as Vietnam’s high-pressing system stifled Indonesia’s creative midfielders.

The hosts nearly secured a late winner in the 80th minute when Pandu Aryo connected with a long throw-in, but Vietnamese keeper Ly Xuan Hoa parried the header away. The result leaves Indonesia outside the qualifying spots, ending their tournament run prematurely on home soil.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)