The women's U18 team of Vietnam in a training session in Japan (Source: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) – The U18 female footballers of Vietnam have wrapped up a training course in Okayama prefecture of Japan to prepare for the coming ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U18 Women’s Championship in Indonesia. During the course starting on June 16, the team of head coach Ijiri Akira also played friendlies with the Vietnamese people’s team of the Vietnam - Japan Sports and Culture Exchange Association in Kansai, and Okayama Yunogo Belle – a club playing at the Japan Women’s Football League 2. The Vietnamese footballers also engaged in exchange activities with primary and secondary schools in Okayama prefecture. Nguyen Vo Huyen Duong, a representative of the Vietnam Football Federation in Japan, said aside from the women’s U18 team, the women’s U15 and men’s U20 teams are also set to undergo training in Japan this August./. VNA … [Read more...] about Women’s U18 football team of Vietnam train in Japan
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Vietnam book place in Women World Cup for first time
This is a remarkable end for Vietnam as the majority of the team were infected with Covid-19 before the tournament took place in India on January 20. On February 6, Vietnam defeated Chinese Taipei 2-1 in the Women’s Asian Cup playoffs to attend the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 for the first time. FIFA praises the Vietnam team. The opening goal from Chuong Thi Kieu at the 6th minute and Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy’s goal at the 56th minute increased the Vietnamese team’s lead in the match that Vietnam enjoyed the bulk of the possession (61%) and put pressure early on Chinese Taipei. Vietnam played for the most part of the game in the belting sun and humidity in Mumbai, India. “An aggressive Vietnam side left little room for Taipei to relax in a physically and vocally charged encounter that found players constantly reaching for a wet towel to deal with the conditions,” The Hindu reported. “Vietnam were undaunted and pushed forward with their positive play rewarded … [Read more...] about Vietnam book place in Women World Cup for first time
National women’s football team leaves for training in France
The Vietnamese female football players (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The national women's football team on June 27 departed for France for a short training session right before entering the 2022 AFF Women's Championship, which is expected to take place in the Philippines in early July. Head coach Mai Duc Chung said he is satisfied with the training results of the whole team so far. A total of 25 players are heading for the training in France and the AFF tournament. The group is scheduled to move to the Philippines on July 2. The championship will run from July 4-17, with the participation of a record 11 teams. The Vietnamese footballers are set meet their opponents from Myanmar, Timor Leste, Laos and Cambodia in Group B. Vietnam are current champions after defeating Thailand in the finals of the AFF Cup 2019./. VNA … [Read more...] about National women’s football team leaves for training in France
Women’s team lose first game to RoK at Asian Cup
A fight for the ball between players of the two teams (Source: vff.org.vn) New Delhi (VNA) - The national women’s football team of Vietnam lost 0-3 to the Republic of Korea (RoK) in the first match at the group stage of the 2022 Asian Football Confederation ( AFC ) Women’s Asian Cup in India on January 21. RoK team ranked 18th in the World Football Federation (FIFA) rankings, 14 places higher than Vietnam, qualified for three FIFA World Cups, and won the bronze medal at the Asian Cup in 2003. Vietnam will play Japan on January 24./. VNA … [Read more...] about Women’s team lose first game to RoK at Asian Cup
Red Bull and HAGL FC tournament reveal five fresh football talents
Five talents were revealed at the final of the football talent recruitment tournament hosted by Red Bull and HAGL FC Through the event, the young gifted footballers got the chance to show off their talent and passion, approach professional vocations, unleash positivity, and ignite their inner strength. The tournament is among the efforts of the long-term growth commitment of TCP Group in Vietnam. The finals were conducted on June 26 at the Seventh Military Region Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing over 5,000 fans. Saravoot Yoovidhya, CEO of TCP Group stated, “I am really glad to witness the positive and energetic atmosphere during the finals of the tournament. The love of football, the great atmosphere, and the fearlessness of talents spread positivity throughout the community. This is also TCP Group's purpose, which is to energise everyone to boldly and happily conquer all obstacles, making a better world for all." In the finals, 20 chosen talents from the local … [Read more...] about Red Bull and HAGL FC tournament reveal five fresh football talents
Vietnamese women’s football squad warmly welcomed in Paris
Vietnamese both at home and abroad have closely followed the progress made by the squad, which triumphed the Southeast Asian Games for seven times and the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Women's Championship three times, the diplomat noted. Also at the meeting, Tran Quoc Tuan, Acting President of the Vietnam Football Federation, said the invitation reflects the French side’s high evaluation of the team and is a chance for the Vietnamese players to sharpened their skills and learn experience. Talking to the Vietnam News Agency’s correspondent in France, head coach Mai Duc Chung said this is the first time the squad has received such a invitation from a strong team like France. Captain Huynh Nhu said the friendly match will be a big challenge for the team but they will try their best. As scheduled, the match will take place on July 1 following a three-day training of the Vietnamese players. The game between Vietnam and France is held just before the former’s participation in … [Read more...] about Vietnamese women’s football squad warmly welcomed in Paris