" The Vietnamese women's team created a challenge for us. They were very strong, especially in the box. The Vietnamese women's team linked up very well to close down the spaces. They didn't pose any threat to us, but they defended extremely well, " said striker Alex Morgan after the match against the Vietnamese team.
The famous striker of the US team did not score in this match. She had a chance in the penalty situation at the end of the first half but could not beat goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh. In addition, Alex Morgan had a few chances to threaten the goal of the Vietnamese women's team but also failed.
Goalkeeper Kim Thanh blocked Morgan's penalty kick.
In the US women's team, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe and Kelley O'Hara are three veteran players who have won the last two World Cups and participated in the 2011 World Cup final. Alex Morgan is considered a legend of US women's soccer with 121 goals in more than 200 matches.
Sharing the same opinion with his players, the head coach of the US women's team - Mr. Vlatko Andonovski said: "We thought the Vietnamese women's team would play defensively. I was not surprised by that. But even with that expectation, the US players still encountered many difficulties.
The Vietnamese women's team was very well organized in defense. Their defenders were strong in tackling. However, I think the Americans wasted a lot of chances. They should have scored more goals."
Alex Morgan missed the penalty.
According to the North Macedonian coach, it is difficult for him to name the best player in the Vietnamese women's team. For coach Andonovski, strong solidarity and high determination are the most important weapons of the Vietnamese women's team.
Regarding the Vietnamese women's team, coach Mai Duc Chung said: " We know that there will be many difficulties, especially when we have to play against the defending champions, the challenge will be even greater. We promise that we may lose in terms of skill and strength, but in terms of spirit, we will try our best. Today, as promised, the fighting spirit of the Vietnamese women's team is very good. I am very proud of the whole team."
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