Coach Mai Duc Chung: “Vietnam women’s team is ready to meet any team in the semi-finals”

Against an underrated opponent, Coach Mai Duc Chung for many pillars such as Huynh Nhu, Tuyet Dung, Thuy Trang, Chuong Thi Kieu, Kim Thanh to sit on the bench and give opportunities to many young players to play more like Thanh Nha, Van Su, Diem My, etc. After the match, coach Mai Duc Chung said: “I am very pleased that the players have completed their goal of winning against the Cambodian women’s team to top Group A and at the same time advance to the semi-finals. Many young players have had the opportunity to show themselves, of course they have some mistakes such as broken passes or poor coordination, but starting times like this will help them grow up.”

According to the captain of the Vietnamese women’s team, in this match, the team has achieved certain goals. “We have been at the top of the table, no players have been injured, no penalty cards and many individuals have scored goals, so the spirit is very good for the next journey,” coach Mai Duc Chung emphasized.

When asked about the calculations for the semi-finals, coach Mai Duc Chung expressed “For us, meeting any team in the semi-finals will also bring difficulties. Myanmar or Thailand both have strengths and we will study them. Learn more about these competitors.

Meanwhile, coach Park Vuthy (Cambodia) thinks that meeting a strong opponent like the Vietnamese women’s team is a good opportunity for his students. “In the past, we have lost 0-10 and this time only lost 0-7, that is also the progress of Cambodian players. Meeting the Vietnamese women’s team has never been easy and this time it is still difficult. These experiences will bring useful lessons to my students”, shared Mr. Park Vuthy.

According to the schedule, on May 18, the semi-finals of the 31st SEA Games women’s football will take place at Cam Pha Stadium, Quang Ninh province.

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