Having already qualified for the final round of the 2024 AFC U20 Women's Championship, the match between Vietnam U20 Women and Australia U20 Women was only to determine the top spot in Group A. Being underestimated by their opponents, Vietnam U20 Women took the initiative to play slowly and steadily on their home field. After the first 45 minutes of play, coach Ijiri Akira and his team succeeded in holding Australia U20 Women to a 0-0 draw.

The two teams check in before the match. Photo: SON TUNG

In the second half, the Australian U20 women's team increased their attack and opened the scoring in the 49th minute. In an open position with no one to mark, U20 Australia player Alana Murphy handled the ball neatly and fired a shot that goalkeeper Kieu My could not block. Just 6 minutes later, Alana Murphy completed her double with a beautiful long-range shot.

Speed ​​racing situation between players of two teams. Photo: SON TUNG
Australian U20 female player (yellow shirt) is physically superior. Photo: SON TUNG

In the remaining minutes, the Australian U20 women's team played quite leisurely to maintain the 2-0 victory. Meanwhile, despite playing with great determination, the Vietnamese U20 women's team could not create a surprise due to the difference in class. With 3 wins, scoring 10 goals and conceding no goals, the Australian U20 women's team won first place in Group A. The Vietnamese U20 women's team won second place in Group A after 2 wins and 1 loss.

The defense of the U20 women's team of Vietnam played with determination but could not stop the U20 women's team of Australia from scoring. Photo: SON TUNG

The 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Championship has now confirmed six teams: Uzbekistan, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Australia and Vietnam. The remaining two representatives will be determined when Group B ends (Myanmar, China, Chinese Taipei, Nepal).

HOAI PHUONG