Coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang is proud of his students, even though the results are not perfect.

Coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang regrets that the Vietnamese women's futsal team could not win a ticket to the 2025 World Cup. Photo: VFF

Speaking after the match, head 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.

Vietnam women's futsal team (red shirts) bid farewell to World Cup dream. Photo: AFC

Coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang added: “We appreciate the efforts of the whole team. You have given your best. Although the results were not favorable, we will aim for longer-term goals in the future. The coaching staff will definitely work again to further improve the team.”

According to coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang, Japan is a very strong opponent with many quality players. Although Vietnam had some good moments controlling the match, a few lack of concentration situations caused the team to concede goals. I feel a little regretful about the two goals conceded today. We did well at many times, but just a small mistake against an opponent like Japan will cost us.

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 upcoming games,” coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang emphasized.

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