The reigning runner-up clearly understands the weaknesses of Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club at the Asian Women's Cup 1.

Before the start of the AFC Women's Champions League group stage tomorrow (November 13), the coach of the current runner-up Melbourne City, Michael Matricciani, pointed out that he had clearly analyzed the weaknesses of the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club, waiting for the confrontation in this group stage.

"Entering the tournament, our team analyzed the opponents as much as possible, including the HCMC Women's Club. This is a strong team, and they reached the semi-finals last year, proving that. We analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of the HCMC Women's Club. We are looking forward to the match against them" - Coach Michael expressed.

However, this confrontation will only take place in the final round of Group A, when Melbourne City will face Lion City Sailors (Singapore) and Stallion Laguna (Philippines) in the first two rounds.

Meanwhile, coach Nguyen Hong Pham shared about the status of the HCM City Women's Club before the opening day: "After the National Championship, we rested for a few days and trained in Hanoi . The team has 2 friendly matches with the Vietnam Women's Team. All members are currently in a state of readiness, with the highest determination, trying their best in each match."

Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club ready for opening match

At this year's tournament, Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club has a strong reinforcement when it has the maximum number of foreign players according to regulations and has the return of Hoai Luong and goalkeeper Kim Thanh.

"Our strength is unity, determination, and teamwork, never giving up. We have the return of two old domestic players and two new foreign players who will continue to promote our strength of unity and determination to compete until the last minute" - Mr. Pham expressed.

Having reached the semi-finals in the first season of the Asian Women's Cup C1, Mr. Pham said this year's goal is to "try my best, go further this year".

Coach Hong Pham and Huynh Nhu share before the opening day

Besides, Huynh Nhu also shared about her goals before the tournament: "The goal of Nhu and the whole team is to win each match and advance to the next round. Two old teammates returning and two new foreign players help create an exciting and joyful atmosphere during the training session.

This is the motivation for the HCM City team to strive and try to play well. Meanwhile, the four former foreign players returned to integrate very quickly. In this tournament, fans will see HCM City with a new breeze, playing with more enthusiasm."

In this year's season, the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club plays the role of host of Group A, will start the tournament tomorrow (November 13) against Stallion Laguna and will meet Lion City Sailors (November 16), Melbourne City (Australia, November 19) all at Thong Nhat Stadium.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/duong-kim-a-quan-nam-ro-diem-yeu-cua-clb-nu-tp-hcm-tai-cup-c1-nu-chau-a-196251112125001871.htm