Coach Mai Duc Chung evaluates the opponents in the "group of death" of the Vietnamese women's team

(Dan Tri) - Speaking at a press conference, Coach Mai Duc Chung evaluated the opponents of the Vietnamese women's team at the 33rd SEA Games.

At the 33rd SEA Games, the Vietnamese women’s team was in a tough group with teams like the Philippines, Myanmar and Malaysia. The Philippines and Myanmar are both top teams in the region and have made an impression in Asian tournaments in recent years.

Coach Mai Duc Chung does not underestimate any opponent at the SEA Games (Photo: VFF).

Coach Mai Duc Chung was quite cautious when assessing the opponents in Group B. He said: “I do not consider Malaysia a weak team. They are progressing quickly. Myanmar and the Philippines are both heavily invested. Therefore, the whole team needs to show greater determination. We have to focus on solving each match and the ultimate goal is still to reach the final.”

In this tournament, the Vietnamese women's team lacked many key players such as Chuong Thi Kieu, Duong Thi Van... However, coach Mai Duc Chung talked about the team's collective strength.

“Some of the older players are injured so we give a chance to many young faces. The young players are improving and we support them to grow. We do not have stars, but a united team,” he said.

Huynh Nhu is still an exemplary captain. When I returned to Chonburi Stadium, I remembered the moment she scored the goal that helped Vietnam win the AFF Cup 6 years ago. It was a beautiful memory but now we have to focus on the SEA Games.”

Meanwhile, Malaysia coach Joel Cornelli affirmed: “We have prepared well, played a friendly match with Bangladesh and showed progress. I am satisfied with the current situation.”

Vietnam women's team is ready to conquer the SEA Games gold medal (Photo: Minh Quan).

Philippines coach Mark Torcaso emphasized: “SEA Games 33 is organized very carefully. This group is strong, but we are ready to compete.”

Finally, Myanmar coach Uki Tetsuro said: “We have just completed a training trip to Japan and played three friendly matches here. Now, the whole team wants to perform well in each match.”

According to the schedule, the Vietnamese women's team will play their opening match at SEA Games 33 against Malaysia at 6:30 p.m. on December 5. On December 8, we will face the Philippines. Finally, coach Mai Duc Chung's team will meet Myanmar in the final match of the group stage on December 11.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/hlv-mai-duc-chung-danh-gia-doi-thu-o-bang-tu-than-cua-tuyen-nu-viet-nam-20251204162017105.htm