The Vietnamese women's team had a favorable start in the 2026 Asian Cup qualifiers with a resounding 7-0 victory over the Maldives. In the second round of Group E, coach Mai Duc Chung and his team will face their direct competitor for the ticket to the next round, the UAE. This is the decisive match for both teams.
After a great victory in the opening match, coach Mai Duc Chung is still not really satisfied. The captain of the Vietnamese women's team wants his players to play with the highest determination and make better use of opportunities. In fact, if they had finished well, the home team could have scored more goals.
The most worrying thing is the performance of the main striker Huynh Nhu. The player of Ho Chi Minh City Club missed many good chances, even missed a penalty. Although the home team won 7-0, Huynh Nhu did not score any goals.
Against the UAE, Huynh Nhu's role needs to be shown more clearly. This is a match where the experience of a player who has played in Europe must be confirmed, helping the Vietnamese women's team overcome difficult times. Of course, coach Mai Duc Chung certainly has options for the attack, including the possibility of continuing to put faith in young players like Minh Chuyen.
On the other side of the front line, UAE has been experiencing an unstable performance with 5 consecutive matches without a win. In the most recent match, they were held to a 0-0 draw by weak opponent Guam on the opening day of Group E of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers. Obviously, the decision not to use naturalized players is making it difficult for UAE to get a ticket to the finals.
However, UAE is still a formidable opponent if they play at their best. Coach Mai Duc Chung and his team need to be well prepared in all aspects for this crucial match.
The Vietnam vs Maldives women's match will kick off at 7pm on June 29 at Viet Tri Stadium, Phu Tho .
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhan-dinh-tuyen-nu-viet-nam-vs-uae-vong-loai-asian-cup-nu-2026-2417246.html
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