Taif: Vietnam showed grit to hold Japan to a 1-1 stalemate in their AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 Group B match on Monday.

Tran Gia Bao scored a last-gasp penalty to secure a point for the Southeast Asian side, cancelling out Minato Yoshida’s first half opener for the East Asians.

Forward trio Minato Yoshida, Hiroto Asada and Yuito Kamo who scored four goals between them against the United Arab Emirates, kept their starting spots for Japan while Cristiano Roland retained the same starting 11 that held Australia to a 1-1 draw on Friday. .....

𝗙𝗧 | 🇻🇳 Vietnam 1️⃣-1️⃣ Japan 🇯🇵

Tran Gia Bao is the hero of the night! His goal keeps Vietnam's #AFCU17 hopes alive!#VIEvJPN pic.twitter.com/00D08cPxhv

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