Assessing the match, the Japanese coach said: "U17 Vietnam women's team played well. U17 Thailand women's team had players with cramps at the end of the match but our players did not". According to him, physical fitness is one of the positive points that helps the team maintain the game until the last minutes.
Emphasizing the fighting spirit, Mr. Okiyama Masahiko said: "The players played with the spirit of not giving up until the last minute. U17 Vietnam women's team did well, running more than the opponent". Despite being led twice, the young players still persistently chased and regained 1 important point.
The head coach of Vietnam U17 women's team also said that the psychological factor plays an important role: "In the cabin, the coaching staff created a good atmosphere for the players to be confident and comfortable when going on the field.
In the opposite direction, he highly appreciated the quality of the opponent: "Thailand U17 women's team is a team with sharp attacking organization ability. They are very strong. The number 10 player started in the Asian U20 women's tournament, has very good speed and fitness".
Towards the next match against China U17 women's team, coach Okiyama Masahiko said: "We will recover the players because they just played a stressful and tiring match.
Players who have not played or have rarely played will train more to improve themselves”. He also emphasized: "U17 Vietnam women's team will play in a different way to suit the level of the opponent.
Closing, the Japanese strategist expressed his expectations: "In the next match, we will face a very strong opponent, China U17 women's team. I hope that the audience will continue to support Vietnam U17 women's team.
