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Vietnam's Lions Roar: Ready to Pounce on Asian Games Football Title
15 Sep
Summary
- Vietnam's women's football team trained intensively in Vietnam and China.
- The team faced strong opponents like the Chinese national team in friendlies.
- Vietnam aims to challenge top teams Japan and Thailand at the Asian Games.
Vietnam's women's football team has completed a rigorous preparation period for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games, according to coach Hoang Van Phuc. The squad undertook intensive training both domestically and in China, participating in two friendly matches against Jiangsu Women's Football Club and the Chinese national team.
These matches, along with earlier friendlies in Hanoi, were crucial for tactical adjustments and gaining match experience. Despite a 3-0 loss to China, the team gained valuable insights. The players are reported to be in excellent physical and mental condition and ready for the competition.
The team held its first training session in Japan on September 12, focusing on adapting to local conditions. Vietnam is drawn in Group E with hosts Japan, Chinese Taipei, and Thailand. Their campaign commences on September 14 against Chinese Taipei, followed by matches against Japan on September 17 and Thailand on September 21.
