Vietnam Women's National Team vs. Guam Match Schedule Today: A Draw is Enough to Qualify for the Asian Championship Finals

At 7 PM today, July 5th, the Vietnamese women's national team will play their final match in Group E of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers against direct competitor Guam at Viet Tri Stadium, Phu Tho province.

The Vietnamese women's team scored 13 goals in 2 matches.

After two matches in Group E, the Vietnamese women's national team has shown impressive form with 13 goals scored and none conceded. Coach Mai Duc Chung's team successively defeated Maldives 7-0 and UAE 6-0 with a fast-paced, diverse attacking style and superior control of the game. These numbers not only reflect the significant difference in skill level but also demonstrate the thorough preparation of the Vietnamese women's national team for their quest to qualify for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup.

The Vietnamese women's team (right) only needs a draw in their final match to secure a place in the finals.

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With only the group winners advancing, Coach Mai Duc Chung's team holds their fate in their own hands as they face Guam. The Vietnamese women's team currently leads Group E with a perfect 6 points and a goal difference of +13, while Guam is second with 4 points and a goal difference of +3. Huynh Nhu and her teammates only need a draw to secure their place in the finals.

Don't be complacent.

In theory, the Vietnamese women's team (ranked 37th in the world ) is also considered stronger than Guam (ranked 97th). However, precisely because they are considered stronger, the Vietnamese women's team must be even more cautious. In football, there are no certain scenarios, and the Vietnamese girls will have to be extremely focused if they want to avoid surprises. A draw would be a big advantage, but it could also easily lead to players becoming overly cautious, which is undesirable in a match that is essentially a "final".

On the other side of the battlefield, the Guam women's team opened their qualifying campaign with a 0-0 draw against the UAE, before defeating the Maldives 3-0 thanks to a hat-trick from Rebecca Bartosh. This striker is the biggest hope of the team led by coach Kim Sherman. With 4 points in hand, Guam must win against Vietnam to secure first place in the group. With no room for error, they will certainly give their all in this decisive match. If they score early, Guam could make the game much more intense. Assessing their opponent in the final match, coach Mai Duc Chung said: "I have followed Guam before. The Guam players are in good physical condition. Therefore, the Vietnamese women's team needs to use short passes and quick ball control." According to Mr. Chung, the Vietnamese players need to coordinate their attacks more effectively, improve their passing ability, and press quickly and aggressively to recover the ball.

The Vietnamese women's team is not lacking in experience in crucial matches like this. Experienced players like Huynh Nhu, Chuong Thi Kieu, and Duong Thi Van are well-accustomed to pressure and will know how to control the situation. In addition, the brilliance of young talents like Ngan Thi Van Su and Ngoc Minh Chuyen will bring a breakthrough to their gameplay. The important thing is that the Vietnamese women's team needs to start proactively, aiming for an early goal to relieve pressure. With a lead, the Vietnamese girls will find it easier to control the game as they wish. The midfield will still play a key role in breaking down Guam's defense. Furthermore, the Vietnamese defense needs to be wary of the dangerous striker Rebecca Bartosh. Most importantly, the Vietnamese women's team needs to make the most of every opportunity created.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/lich-thi-dau-doi-tuyen-nu-viet-nam-guam-hom-nay-chi-can-hoa-se-vao-chung-ket-chau-a-185250704220155509.htm