Things to know about the Vietnamese women's team at the 2023 World Cup
WHO IS ON THE VIETNAMESE WOMEN'S TEAM?
The Vietnamese women's team arrived in New Zealand with a list of 23 official players, including 3 goalkeepers: Tran Thi Kim Thanh, Khong Thi Hang, Dao Thi Kieu Oanh; 9 defenders: Chuong Thi Kieu, Tran Thi Thu Thao, Tran Thi Thu, Hoang Thi Loan, Tran Thi Hai Linh, Le Thi Diem My, Luong Thi Thu Thuong, Nguyen Thi My Anh, Tran Thi Thuy Nga; 7 midfielders: Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung, Tran Thi Thuy Trang, Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy, Ngan Thi Van Su, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha, Thai Thi Thao, Duong Thi Van; 4 strikers: Huynh Nhu, Pham Hai Yen, Vu Thi Hoa, Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang.
The coaching staff of the Vietnamese women's team includes: Head coach Mai Duc Chung, goalkeeping coach Nguyen Thi Kim Hong, fitness coach Roger Cedric, and assistants Phung Thi Minh Nguyet, Doan Thi Kim Chi, Nguyen Anh Tuan, Doan Minh Hai, Nguyen Phuong Nguyen (language assistant).
WHERE IS THE TROOPS STATIONED, WHAT IS THE RESULT OF THE FRIENDLY MATCH?
Since arriving in New Zealand (July 5), the Vietnamese women's team has played two friendly matches. Huynh Nhu and her teammates lost 0-2 to host New Zealand (July 10) and 0-9 to Spain (July 14).
In New Zealand, the Vietnamese women's team stayed at the Rydges Hotel, located in the center of Auckland. To create the best conditions for the athletes, the accommodation area, dining room and functional rooms are fully equipped with equipment for treatment and rest after training and competition.
The Vietnamese women's team is trained at Fred Taylor Park, a 20-minute bus ride from the base. Fred Taylor Park also has indoor gyms to ensure the Vietnamese women's team can train in different weather conditions.
PLAY 3 MATCHES ON 3 DIFFERENT STADIUMS
In the 2023 World Cup group stage, the Vietnamese women's team will play 3 matches on 3 fields, in 3 different cities in New Zealand. Coach Mai Duc Chung's team will meet the US (8:00 a.m. on July 22, Eden Park, Auckland), Portugal (2:30 p.m. on July 27, Waikato, Hamilton), and the Netherlands (2:00 p.m. on August 1, Forsyth Barr, Dunedin).
In Group E of the 2023 World Cup, the Vietnamese women's team has the smallest physique, with an average height of 1.61 m. Meanwhile, the US women's team has an average height of 1.7 m, Portugal has an average height of 1.69 m, and the Netherlands has an average height of 1.71 m. In addition to the disadvantages in terms of physique and physical strength, the Vietnamese women's team also faces difficulties in competition conditions when having to play in cold weather and at very strange times.
23 PLAYERS WITH TRANSFERS WON MORE THAN 16 BILLION
According to FIFA's new regulations on remuneration for the 32 teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, each player will receive 30,000 USD (about 700 million VND) just for participating in the group stage. FIFA will transfer the money directly to the players. Thus, 23 players of the Vietnamese women's team will receive 30,000 USD/person, a total of 690,000 USD (about more than 16 billion VND). If they go further, the amount received from FIFA will be higher.
WHERE TO WATCH THE VIETNAMESE WOMEN'S TEAM PLAY IN THE WORLD CUP?
Fans can follow the Vietnamese women's team as well as all matches at the 2023 World Cup on the National Assembly Television channel, Viettel TV360 platforms, VTVCab platforms (ON Sports News channel, ON Football channel, On Plus application).
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