As planned, on the afternoon of June 26 (Germany time), the Vietnamese women's team will move to Frankfurt International Airport to take a flight back to Vietnam, expected to arrive in Hanoi at 12:15 on June 27.

The Vietnamese female players thanked the large audience who came to cheer on the friendly match between the Vietnamese women's football team and the German team on the afternoon of June 24, 2023.

Before leaving for home, coach Mai Duc Chung and his team returned to the training ground to maintain their best training and competition condition for the upcoming biggest women's football tournament on the planet. During this training session, the weather was relatively hot but the players still tried their best to complete the endurance and coordination exercises set by the coaching staff.

In an interview with the press before the training session, goalkeeper Kim Thanh shared that facing the world's top opponents like the German team will be an opportunity for this female goalkeeper to learn a lot of experience and increase her confidence when entering the 2023 Women's World Cup. Facing a tall opponent and conceding the first goal about 2 minutes after the opening whistle, Kim Thanh was a bit worried... However, after that, the whole team tried very hard, united and confident, so the more they played, the more excited they felt. The defense of the Vietnamese women's team was very resilient and determined.

Midfielder Thanh Nha, who scored the consolation goal for the Vietnamese women's team, shared her joy, honor and happiness. She emphasized that the goal was not only hers but also the result of the whole team's efforts. According to Thanh Nha, there are still certain differences between the Vietnamese and German teams, but that did not mean that Coach Mai Duc Chung's players gave up. The whole team tried and played their best.

Speaking to the press, coach Mai Duc Chung affirmed the confidence that the Vietnamese women's players have, their physical strength and character have been improved. Matches with high-level opponents like the German team help the Vietnamese women's team gain more experience and valuable experience. This coach also always reminds his students to constantly learn from the strengths of their opponents. Currently, in terms of strength, the team is missing Huynh Nhu and Chuong Thi Kieu is injured. Coach Mai Duc Chung expressed his hope that Chuong Thi Kieu will recover soon to compete with the team at the 2023 World Cup. Regarding Huynh Nhu, when returning to Vietnam, Nhu will practice and compete with her teammates and is expected to shine.

VNA