Commenting on the performance of his students, coach Okiyama Masahiko shared: "I am very satisfied with today's performance of the whole team. They understand the playing style and perform very well, but there are a few very regrettable losses. With such a playing style, I am very satisfied.
Assessing the strengths of Vietnam U20 women's team in the match, the Japanese coach emphasized the spirit of collective play and proactiveness in the playing style: "The strength is that all players are united and play strongly, not only defending but also daring to challenge with counter-attacks.
Besides, he also pointed out the limitations that the team needs to improve in the coming time: "The weakness here is that although playing very hard, after some situations the players are still distracted. For example, the 2nd ball did not catch up, so the team conceded a goal, or the last 2-3 minutes of the halves were still negligent.
Commenting on the Japanese U20 women's opponent, coach Okiyama Masahiko highly appreciated the professional quality of the compatriot team: "The whole team has very good technique, diverse attacking organization and I think this is a team that can compete for the championship".
Reaching the quarterfinals of the 2026 AFC U20 Women's Championship also marks the second time in history that Vietnam U20 women's team has participated in this round since 2004.
Sharing about the above results, Mr. Okiyama Masahiko said: "I know there is a change in the regulations, and reaching the quarter-finals is in our plan.
I am very happy to have achieved that goal. Vietnamese football is developing and we will try to work to take it further.
According to the plan, on the morning of April 12, the Vietnam U20 women's team will be divided into two groups to return to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to continue preparing for domestic tournaments.
