Coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang regrets that his students missed the opportunity to attend the World Cup.

Despite playing with great determination and effort, the Vietnamese women's futsal team still had to accept a 0-2 defeat against strong opponent Japan in the match that took place at 10:00 a.m. this morning (May 13), thereby stopping at the quarter-finals of the 2025 Asian Women's Futsal Championship and missing out on the World Cup dream.

Speaking after stopping in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Asian women's futsal tournament, coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang could not hide his regret, but affirmed his pride in the brave fighting spirit of his students.

“Although we are very sad that we could not win, the coaching staff is still proud that the players fought until the last seconds against a top team in the continent,” coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang shared after the match.

“We appreciate the efforts of the entire team. You have given your best. Although the result was not favorable, we will look forward to longer-term goals in the future. The coaching staff will definitely work again to improve the team,” he added.

According to coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang, Japan is a very strong opponent with many quality players. Although Vietnam had good control of the match at times, a few lack of concentration situations caused the team to concede goals.

“I have some regrets about the two goals we conceded today. We did well at many times, but just one small mistake against an opponent like Japan will cost us,” he said.

Evaluating the team’s journey at the tournament, coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang said: “Getting through the group stage with 7 points and finishing first in the group is a very encouraging result. However, meeting Japan in the quarter-finals is a big challenge.”

Immediately after the tournament, the Vietnamese women’s futsal team will begin preparations for the next goal – the SEA Games. “We will quickly return to training to have the best force for the 33rd SEA Games,” coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang emphasized.

Tuan Ngoc

Source: https://baophapluat.vn/hlv-nguyen-dinh-hoang-tiec-nuoi-khi-hoc-tro-lo-co-hoi-du-world-cup-post548245.html