Vietnam’s U17 set Vietnamese women’s football record with 20-0 win in Asian qualifiers
The Vietnam U17 women's football team achieved a historic 20-0 victory against the Northern Mariana Islands during the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers. This win marks the largest margin of victory in the history of Vietnamese women's football.
Why it matters
The result significantly boosts Vietnam's goal difference, keeping them in contention for the top spot in Group D and a potential qualification for the final tournament.
Vietnam’s U17 women’s team thrashed the Northern Mariana Islands 20-0 in Group D of the 2027 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers on Thursday night, recording the biggest victory in Vietnamese women’s football history.
Vietnam U17 women’s forward Khanh Chi (No. 11) scores six goals for the team at the 2027 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers on October 8, 2026. Photo: VFF
Vietnam faced the Northern Mariana Islands in their second Group D match at Ba Ria Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City.
Kyrgyzstan’s 18-0 victory over the Northern Mariana Islands in their opening match had put considerable pressure on Vietnam ahead of the game.
Kyrgyzstan then beat Palestine 2-1 in their second match, taking their goal difference to 20-1.
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