On the afternoon of December 14, the Vietnam women's team won a big 5-0 victory over the Indonesia women's team in the semi-final, thereby officially winning a ticket to the final of the SEA Games women's football event, continuing to affirm its leading position in the region.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, coach Mai Duc Chung said that the whole team had fully completed the set professional goals. On behalf of the coaching staff, I would like to thank the players.
Every victory is meaningful and today the whole team has achieved three goals: scoring and winning, no free agency and no injury, he emphasized.
Evaluating the game, coach Mai Duc Chung said that the personnel adjustments in the first half made the squad not operate smoothly. "In the first half, I changed a few positions so the squad was somewhat unable to keep up with the rhythm.
In the second half, the players played more effectively, followed the coaching staff's requirements and scored more goals," he shared.
The veteran coach also sent his thanks to the fans who have accompanied the team. "On behalf of the team, I would like to thank the fans who came to the stadium today.
Although not crowded, the cheer of fans from Vietnam has given the whole team great motivation, said coach Mai Duc Chung.
Looking forward to the final match, coach Mai Duc Chung affirmed the high determination of the Vietnam women's team. "If we reach the final, we will meet all the same opponents, we will be determined.
This is the 11th time Vietnamese women's football has participated in the SEA Games finals, it is a great honor and the whole team will try our best to achieve the best results," he emphasized.
Regarding personnel work, coach Mai Duc Chung said that the coaching staff proactively rotated the squad to ensure physical strength.
"We let some players play a lot like Thanh Nha and Tran Thi Duyen take a break, and at the same time created opportunities for two players who have not played in any match to play from the start.
In the second half, when bringing Thanh Nha and Duyen onto the field, the team stepped up their attacks, overwhelmed the opponent and scored more goals, he analyzed.
Regarding the race for the Golden Ball title, coach Mai Duc Chung assessed that Vietnamese women's football has many potential faces.
"Both experienced players and young players have opportunities. Players like Bich Thuy, Thanh Nha and Tran Thi Duyen are all improving and deserve the opportunity to win the Golden Ball, Silver Ball, and Bronze Ball titles this year, he said.
