On July 5, the Vietnamese women's team will leave for New Zealand to prepare for the 2023 World Cup finals . This is the first time in history that coach Mai Duc Chung and his team have stepped onto the world stage. Therefore, the whole team set off very early to adapt to the field and climate conditions, in order to achieve the most ideal playing condition for the 3 group stage matches.
The Vietnamese women's team will fly to Singapore, transit for 5 hours before continuing to New Zealand. On the morning of July 6 (Vietnam time), Huynh Nhu and her teammates will arrive in Auckland, then move to their base. Here, the players will continue training, and have 2 friendly matches against New Zealand (July 10) and Spain (July 14).
Coach Mai Duc Chung shared: "Up to now, we have prepared 99% for the World Cup. Right from the European training trip, the Vietnamese women's team has been well prepared. Now that we are here, we will only consolidate and improve. As for the mistakes, we will try to fix them. At the World Cup, the Vietnamese women's team is in a difficult group. It cannot be said that the Vietnamese women's team will beat the US, but we must play our best. The players' spirit must be comfortable."
Before the team left, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met and encouraged the players. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized: "We are one of the 32 strongest teams in the world. Making it to the World Cup finals is already a source of pride. Let's compete with all our might, practice hard, and study our opponents' tactics carefully. When you go, you have to hope to win, but don't let the pressure weigh you down because of the results. Let's win against ourselves, win for the noble spirit of sportsmanship. Play for the country's flag and colors, for the love of the fans."
Below are the key players of the Vietnam women's team at the 2023 World Cup.
In his illustrious career, Coach Mai Duc Chung (74 years old) will join the Vietnamese women's team to conquer the highest peak of women's football in the world. The Hanoi coach has been with Vietnamese women's football for 4 periods, of which the period from 2017 to present is the most successful with 4 consecutive SEA Games gold medals, along with a ticket to the 2023 World Cup.
At the departure ceremony of the Vietnamese women's team on the morning of July 4, coach Mai Duc Chung proudly shared: "Coach Mai Duc Chung shared: "This is the first time in history that the Vietnamese national anthem has sounded in the world arena. Vietnamese football has waited for a long time, has gone through a long journey with the determination and efforts of the players. I am very grateful for the support of the leaders, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and domestic and foreign fans who have always accompanied the team throughout the past time. The Vietnamese women's team will demonstrate the Vietnamese spirit at the World Cup."
Captain Huynh Nhu (31 years old) is the "soul" of the Vietnamese women's team's attack line with a height of 1.57 m, weight of 55 kg, currently playing for the Portuguese club Lank Vilaverdense. Not only is she the best striker in the history of Vietnamese women's football, the player born in 1991 also plays the role of spiritual leader thanks to her ability to motivate teammates and her extensive playing experience. Huynh Nhu also brings hope to the Vietnamese women's team with a very high level of football thanks to her tactical vision, technique, ability to finish and pass the ball at a good level.
The vice-captain of the Vietnamese women's team is Tran Thi Thuy Trang (34 years old), 1.55 m tall, 51 kg in weight, currently playing for the Ho Chi Minh City I women's club. The player born in 1988 has excellent vision, the ability to observe and maneuver quickly in the middle of the field. Along with Huynh Nhu, Thuy Trang is the "locomotive" in terms of playing experience for the Vietnamese women's team at the 2023 World Cup, highly appreciated for her professionalism, exemplary and meticulousness in training as well as competition.
The second vice-captain of the Vietnamese women's team is striker Pham Hai Yen (28 years old), 1.62 m tall, 53 kg in weight, currently playing for the Hanoi I women's club. Hai Yen has extensive playing experience, good aerial combat and pressing ability, and is sharp in the penalty area. From only playing a "supporting role" in the Vietnamese women's team at the 30th SEA Games, Hai Yen has matured and taken an official position next to her senior Huynh Nhu.
Goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh (29 years old) is 1.65 m tall, weighs 58 kg, and is currently playing for Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I. Kim Thanh is a solid support for the defense of the Vietnamese women's team with her ability to cover, enter and exit properly, and have quality reflexes. According to FIFA statistics, Kim Thanh is the goalkeeper who saved the most goals at the 2022 Asian Cup. With stable performance and improved competitive spirit, Kim Thanh promises to shine at the 2023 World Cup.
Besides Kim Thanh, the Vietnamese women's team also has goalkeeper Khong Thi Hang (29 years old), 1.69 m tall, 58 kg in weight, currently playing for the Vietnam Coal and Minerals Club. Khong Thi Hang was the number 1 goalkeeper of the Vietnamese women's team at the 18th ASIAD, and was given the opportunity to alternate with Kim Thanh in some tournaments.
Goalkeeper Dao Thi Kieu Oanh (20 years old) is currently playing for Hanoi Women's Club I. Kieu Oanh is a new discovery of the Vietnam women's team. At the age of 20, Kieu Oanh plays steadily at the club and has shown some of her ability in the national team with good reflexes and flexible feet.
Center back Chuong Thi Kieu (27 years old) is 1.64 m tall and weighs 53 kg, currently playing for the HCMC 1 women's team. Although she has not fully recovered, Chuong Thi Kieu is still registered for the World Cup. That shows the role of the player from Kien Giang. Chuong Thi Kieu is highly appreciated for her defensive ability with a good physique, the ability to cover, judge, block or command the defense are all impressive.
Defender Tran Thi Thu Thao (30 years old) is 1.58 m tall, weighs 50 kg, and is currently playing for Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I. Thu Thao is the most experienced player in the Vietnamese women's national team's defense system, has the ability to attack and defend persistently on the right wing, and can play many positions on the field.
Center back Tran Thi Thu (32 years old) is 1.58 m tall and currently plays for Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I. Tran Thi Thu is a solid defender in the defense of the Vietnamese women's team with the ability to read situations and launch attacks very well with cross-line passes.
Defender Hoang Thi Loan (28 years old) is 1.58 m tall and weighs 53 kg, currently playing for Hanoi Women's Club I. Hoang Thi Loan is one of the most notable players thanks to her outstanding appearance and brave playing style. From being a reserve for Pham Thi Tuoi at SEA Games 30, Hoang Thi Loan has won a starting position and is currently the first choice on the right wing of the Vietnamese women's team's defense.
Center back Tran Thi Hai Linh (22 years old) is currently playing for Hanoi Women's Club I. Hai Linh is one of the most notable young talents with intelligent playing style, good situation reading, can play in the position of center back or central midfielder. She is 1.62 m tall. Weighs 53 kg
Center back Le Thi Diem My (26 years old) is 1.60 m tall and weighs 53 kg. At the age of 26, Diem My is the captain of the Vietnam Coal and Minerals women's team. The player wearing the number 13 jersey has good defensive skills, effective tackling and impressive covering. Diem My used to play a reserve role, but now plays a key role in the defense.
Center back Luong Thi Thu Thuong (23 years old) is 1.68 m tall and weighs 56 kg, currently playing for the Vietnam Coal and Minerals Women's Club. With good fighting ability and strong playing style, Thu Thuong is the leading young talent in the defense line of the Vietnam women's team.
Defender Nguyen Thi My Anh (29 years old) is 1.55 m tall, weighs 48 kg, and currently plays for Thai Nguyen Club. Speed is the strongest point of this left-back, very effective in attacking and overlapping phases. Although only 1.54 m tall, My Anh has abundant physical strength, helping her attack and defend like a shuttle.
Defender Tran Thi Thuy Nga (28 years old) is currently playing for Thai Nguyen Club. Thuy Nga has extensive playing experience and relatively good fighting and defending abilities, and is a backup option for the defense of the Vietnamese women's team.
Midfielder Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung (29 years old) is 1.60 m tall, weighs 55 kg, and is currently playing for Phong Phu Ha Nam Club. When mentioning Tuyet Dung, fans immediately think of her super goals that even male players find difficult to achieve. With skillful techniques, dexterity and sophistication, Tuyet Dung is the leading hope for breakthroughs for the Vietnamese women's team.
Midfielder Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy (29 years old) is 1.53 m tall and weighs 50 kg, currently playing for Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I. Bich Thuy is a dangerous explosive player with abundant energy, despite her modest physique. Coach Mai Duc Chung predicts that the player from Quang Ngai will score at the 2023 World Cup.
Midfielder Ngan Thi Van Su (22 years old) is 1.52 m tall and currently plays for the Hanoi Women's Club. Van Su has a small body, but possesses skillful technique, speed and formidable breakthrough ability. It was Van Su who assisted Thanh Nha to score the only goal for the Vietnamese women's team against Germany.
Midfielder Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha (21 years old) is 1.63 m tall and weighs 53 kg, currently playing for Hanoi Women's Club I. Thanh Nha is the most promising young talent of Vietnamese football in recent years. Possessing speed, dribbling ability and finishing skills that improve day by day, Thanh Nha is one of the most worth-watching players of the Vietnamese women's team at the 2023 World Cup. Let's wait and see if Thanh Nha will score the same way the player born in 2001 shook the net of the German women's team.
Midfielder Thai Thi Thao (28 years old), 1.59 m tall, 51 kg in weight, currently plays for Hanoi I Women's Club. At the 2022 Asian Cup Finals, Thai Thi Thao was the author of the header that brought a 2-0 victory for the Vietnamese women's team against Thailand. Then in the decisive match against Taiwan, she had a sharp pass for Bich Thuy to score the "golden goal" to win 2-1. The girl from Nghe An has constantly strived to gain a starting position at Hanoi Club, now she is also the new choice of coach Mai Duc Chung as a midfielder for the Vietnamese women's team.
Midfielder Duong Thi Van (16), 28 years old, 1.53 m tall, 50 kg in weight, currently playing for the Vietnam Coal and Minerals Club. Duong Thi Van also has a modest physique, but plays persistently, diligently, has good fighting ability and works at high intensity throughout the match.
Striker Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang (25 years old), 1.65 m tall, 55 kg in weight, currently plays for the Vietnam Coal and Minerals Club. Thuy Hang has missed the SEA Games many times due to injury, but has recovered in time to attend the World Cup. Thuy Hang has speed, agility and good ability to support attacks. In the match against Germany, the player wearing the number 35 jersey has repeatedly made the opponent struggle with his acceleration.
Vu Thi Hoa (19 years old) is currently playing for Hanoi Women's Club I. Vu Thi Hoa is the top scorer of the 2022 women's national championship with 9 goals, then was promoted to the Vietnam women's team by coach Mai Duc Chung. With her speed and agility, Vu Thi Hoa is a notable reserve player for the women's team at the 2023 World Cup.
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