A 7-0 victory over Maldives helped the Vietnamese women's team get off to a smooth start in Group E of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers, in the context of the UAE being unexpectedly held to a draw by Guam.
Speaking after the match, coach Mai Duc Chung acknowledged the team’s efforts but also pointed out areas for improvement: “We wanted to create a really good match to demonstrate the team’s serious preparation. However, the players missed many opportunities, including a penalty.
There were times in the second half when the team didn't play really aggressively, maybe because they were somewhat satisfied with the result. I hope the whole team continues to maintain focus and try harder in the next matches."
Coach Mai Duc Chung also praised young striker Minh Chuyen for showing clear progress and meeting professional requirements in his first official match. Regarding Huynh Nhu not playing in the starting lineup, he said the reason was physical, not professional.
Striker Ngan Thi Van Su, who scored a brace in the match, shared: "I am very happy with my first two goals of the year for the national team, especially the header even though I do not have the advantage of height. The whole team will try to make better use of the opportunities in the next match."
On the opposing side, coach Mohamed Athif of the Maldives women's team highly appreciated Vietnam's strength: "We lost 6 goals in the first half but only conceded 1 more goal in the second half, that was a great effort. We came here to learn, and we are proud to dare to face a strong team like Vietnam - a team with the top class, speed and technique in Southeast Asia. For me, Vietnam is the most promising candidate in this group."
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Trong Dat
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