At the press conference before the opening day of the women's football event at the 33rd SEA Games , coach Mai Duc Chung said that the Vietnamese team is rejuvenating strongly and has 1.5 months to prepare. The players are all ready to enter the first match with the determination to win, aiming to defend the gold medal.

Regarding the force, the Vietnamese women's team is missing Chuong Thi Kieu and Duong Thi Van due to injury, while Tuyet Dung retired. Although not having the desired force, coach Mai Duc Chung affirmed that the team still maintains the spirit of solidarity and even playing style.

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Coach Mai Duc Chung and head coaches of Group B teams attended the press conference before the match. Photo: VFF

“Some older players were injured so we gave the young players a chance. They are improving every day,” said the captain of the Vietnamese women’s team.

“We don’t have a star, but a united team. Huynh Nhu is still the 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,” said coach Mai Duc Chung.

Assessing his opponents, Mr. Chung said: "I do not consider Malaysia a weak team. They are improving quickly. We have to focus on solving each match and the ultimate goal is still to reach the final. Meanwhile, Myanmar and the Philippines are both heavily invested. We have to be more determined."

Malaysia women's coach Joel Cornelli said: "We have prepared well, played a friendly match with Bangladesh and showed progress. I am satisfied with the current situation." While Philippines women's coach Mark Torcaso emphasized: "This is a difficult group, but we are ready to compete."

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Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/hlv-mai-duc-chung-nhac-toi-ky-niem-dep-cung-huynh-nhu-2469450.html