On July 5th, the Vietnamese women's national team will depart for New Zealand to prepare for the 2023 World Cup finals . This marks the first time in history that coach Mai Duc Chung's team will compete on the world stage. Therefore, the entire team is leaving very early to adapt to the pitch conditions and climate, aiming to achieve the ideal performance for the three group stage matches.
The Vietnamese women's national team will fly to Singapore, with a 5-hour layover before continuing on to New Zealand. On the morning of July 6th (Vietnam time), Huynh Nhu and her teammates will arrive in Auckland, then travel to their training camp. There, the players will continue training and play two friendly matches against New Zealand (July 10th) and Spain (July 14th).
Coach Mai Duc Chung shared: "Up until now, we have prepared 99% for the World Cup. The Vietnamese women's team was well-prepared from the training camp in Europe. Now that we're back here, we're just consolidating and improving. As for mistakes, we'll try to correct them. In the World Cup, the Vietnamese women's team is in a difficult group. We can't say we'll beat the USA, but we have to play our best. The players' spirits must be high."
Before the team departed, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with and encouraged the players. He emphasized: "We are already one of the 32 strongest teams in the world. Reaching the World Cup finals is already a source of pride. Let's play our best, train hard, and thoroughly study our opponents' tactics. When we go, we must aim for victory, but don't let the pressure of achieving results weigh you down. Let's conquer ourselves, win for the sake of noble sportsmanship . Play for the national flag and for the love of the fans."
Below are the key factors of the Vietnam women's team at the 2023 World Cup.
In his illustrious career, coach Mai Duc Chung (74 years old) will lead the Vietnamese women's national team to conquer the highest peaks of women's football in the world. The Hanoi- born coach has been involved with Vietnamese women's football for four periods, with the period from 2017 to the present being the most successful, with four consecutive SEA Games gold medals and a ticket to the 2023 World Cup.
During the send-off ceremony for the Vietnamese women's national team on the morning of July 4th, coach Mai Duc Chung proudly shared: "This is the first time in history that the Vietnamese national anthem has been played on the world stage. Vietnamese football has waited a long time, going 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 fans both domestically and internationally who have always accompanied the whole team throughout this time. The Vietnamese women's national team will show the Vietnamese spirit at the World Cup."
Captain Huynh Nhu (31 years old) is the "heart and soul" of the Vietnamese women's national team's attack. Standing at 1.57m tall and weighing 55kg, she currently plays for Lank Vilaverdense in Portugal. Not only is she the top scorer in the history of Vietnamese women's football, but the player born in 1991 also plays a leading role in motivating her teammates and possesses extensive experience. Huynh Nhu also brings hope to the Vietnamese women's national team with her high level of play, thanks to her tactical vision, technique, finishing ability, and passing skills.
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 Women's Club I. 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 in competition.
The second vice-captain of the Vietnamese women's national team is striker Pham Hai Yen (28 years old), who is 1.62 m tall and weighs 53 kg. She currently plays for Hanoi I Women's Club. Hai Yen has extensive playing experience, good aerial ability, strong physical presence, and sharp reflexes in the penalty area. From playing only a "supporting role" in the Vietnamese women's national team at the SEA Games 30, Hai Yen has matured and secured a regular starting position alongside her senior teammate 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 saves the most goals at the 2022 Asian Cup. With stable performance and upgraded competitive spirit, Kim Thanh promises to shine at the 2023 World Cup.
Besides Kim Thanh, the Vietnamese women's national team also has goalkeeper Khong Thi Hang (29 years old), who is 1.69 m tall and weighs 58 kg. She currently plays for Than Khoang San Vietnam Club. Khong Thi Hang was the number one goalkeeper for the Vietnamese women's national team at ASIAD 18 and was given the opportunity to alternate with Kim Thanh in several tournaments.
Goalkeeper Dao Thi Kieu Oanh (20 years old) currently plays for Hanoi I Women's Club. Kieu Oanh is a new discovery for the Vietnamese women's national team. At the age of 20, Kieu Oanh plays maturely at the club and has shown some of her abilities in the national team with good reflexes and agile footwork.
Center back Chuong Thi Kieu (27 years old) with a height of 1.64 m, weight of 53 kg, currently plays for the HCMC 1 women's team. Although 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 good physique, impressive ability to cover, judge, block or command the defense.
Defender Tran Thi Thu Thao (30 years old), 1.58 m tall and weighing 50 kg, currently plays for Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I. Thu Thao is one of the most experienced players in the Vietnamese women's national team's defense, capable of consistently contributing to both attack and defense on the right wing, and can play in multiple positions on the field.
Central defender Tran Thi Thu (32 years old), with a height of 1.58 m, currently plays for Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I. Tran Thi Thu is a solid defensive anchor for the Vietnamese women's national team, possessing excellent situational awareness and the ability to initiate attacks with through passes.
Defender Hoang Thi Loan (28 years old), with a height of 1.58 m and weighing 53 kg, currently plays for Hanoi I Women's Club. Hoang Thi Loan is one of the most notable players thanks to her striking appearance and courageous playing style. From being a reserve for Pham Thi Tuoi at the SEA Games 30, Hoang Thi Loan has earned a starting spot and is currently the first-choice right-back for the Vietnamese women's national team.
Central defender Tran Thi Hai Linh (22 years old) currently plays for Hanoi I Women's Club. Hai Linh is one of the most notable young talents with an intelligent playing style, good situational awareness, and the ability to play as both a central defender and a central midfielder. She is 1.62 m tall and 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 shirt 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.
Central defender Luong Thi Thu Thuong (23 years old), with a height of 1.68 m and weighing 56 kg, currently plays for Than Khoang San Vietnam Women's Club. With strong tackling ability and a powerful playing style, Thu Thuong is a top young talent in the defense line of the Vietnamese women's national team.
Defender Nguyen Thi My Anh (29 years old) is 1.55 m tall, weighs 48 kg, currently plays for Thai Nguyen Club. Speed is the strongest point of this left-back, very effective in attacking and overlapping phases. Only 1.54 m tall, but in return My Anh has abundant physical strength, helping her attack and defend like a shuttle.
Defender Tran Thi Thuy Nga (28 years old) currently plays for Thai Nguyen Club. Thuy Nga has extensive playing experience and relatively stable tackling and defensive abilities, making her a backup option for the Vietnamese women's national team's defense.
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 technique, 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), with a height of 1.53 m and weighing 50 kg, currently plays for Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club I. Bich Thuy is a dangerous attacking force with abundant energy, despite her modest physique. The player from Quang Ngai is predicted by coach Mai Duc Chung to score at the 2023 World Cup.
Midfielder Ngan Thi Van Su (22 years old), standing at 1.52m tall, currently plays for Hanoi Women's Club. Despite her small stature, Van Su possesses skillful technique, speed, and formidable attacking ability. It was Van Su who assisted Thanh Nha in scoring the only goal for the Vietnamese women's national team against Germany.
Midfielder Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha (21 years old), with a height of 1.63 m and weighing 53 kg, currently plays for Hanoi I Women's Club. Thanh Nha is considered one of the most promising young talents in Vietnamese football in recent years. Possessing speed, dribbling ability, and increasingly improved finishing skills, Thanh Nha is one of the most exciting players to watch in the Vietnamese women's national team at the 2023 World Cup. Let's wait and see if Thanh Nha will score goals like the player born in 2001 did when she rattled the net against the German women's team.
Midfielder Thai Thi Thao (28 years old), 1.59 m tall and weighing 51 kg, currently plays for Hanoi I Women's Club. At the 2022 Asian Cup, Thai Thi Thao scored the header that secured a 2-0 victory for the Vietnamese women's team against Thailand. Then, in the decisive match against Taiwan, she provided a sharp pass that allowed Bich Thuy to score the "golden goal," winning 2-1. This girl from Nghe An province has continuously strived to secure a starting position at Hanoi FC, and now she is also a new choice for coach Mai Duc Chung in the midfield role for the Vietnamese women's national team.
Midfielder Duong Thi Van (16), 28 years old, height 1.53 m, weight 50 kg, currently plays for Vietnam Coal and Mineral Corporation. Duong Thi Van also has a modest physique, but plays persistently, diligently, has good tackling ability and operates at high intensity throughout the match.
Striker Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang (25 years old) is 1.65 m tall, weighs 55 kg, and 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 participate in 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) currently plays for Hanoi I Women's Club. Vu Thi Hoa was the top scorer in the 2022 National Women's Championship with 9 goals, and was subsequently promoted to the Vietnam women's national team by coach Mai Duc Chung. With her speed and agility, Vu Thi Hoa is a noteworthy reserve player for the women's team at the 2023 World Cup.
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