Comments on the match between Vietnam women's team and Philippines women's team, 6:30 p.m. on December 8: Paying off an old debt, winning a ticket to the semi-finals

Vietnam Women vs Philippines Women Form

There were no surprises on the opening day of the Vietnamese women's team. Facing the weakest opponent in Group B, Malaysia, the team under the direction of coach Mai Duc Chung easily dominated, creating a one-sided match.

The 7-0 victory and the great goals scored by Thai Thi Thao and her teammates are proof of the difference in class between the two sides of the battle line. The impressive result also helps the female Golden Star Warriors create their own advantage in the journey to compete for a ticket to the semi-finals, which is considered very harsh.

Of course, against an opponent that is inferior in every aspect, the weaknesses of the Vietnamese women's team have not yet been revealed. But in general, despite going through a generational transition, coach Mai Duc Chung and his team are still playing impressive, methodical football, combined with the enthusiasm of a few quality young talents.

Facing the Philippines women, the test of difficulty for the Vietnamese women's team will certainly be significantly increased. Thu Thuong and her teammates in the back line promise to work focused throughout the entire match, especially when facing the strikers with superior physique and physical strength.

At the 32nd SEA Games, the Philippine women's team defeated the Vietnamese women's team in the group stage thanks to their simple style, long passes, and the dominance of their strikers. In addition, the strength of the Philippine women's team also comes from their wing plays, or set pieces, bringing the ball into the penalty area, and taking advantage of their physical advantage in aerial combat.

That style of play has not changed much in this year’s SEA Games. However, the personnel change, with more than half of the starting lineup being new faces, meant the Philippine women’s team did not perform well enough on the opening day.

Against the Myanmar women's team who entered the match with determination, ready to press hard and not afraid of collision, Coach Mark Torcaso's students encountered many difficulties and many times were confused. The rookies themselves also did not play up to expectations, sometimes handling the game clumsily.

The 1-2 defeat to Myanmar women has put the Philippines women in a difficult position. If they continue to lose in the competition with Vietnam women, Long Hali Moriah and her teammates will be officially eliminated. Therefore, the pressure on the shoulders of the Philippine girls will of course be much heavier than their colleagues on the opposite side of the field.

The Philippines women's team is no longer as strong as when they defeated the Vietnamese women's team in the last two encounters (2-1 in 2023 and 4-0 in 2022). However, coach Mai Duc Chung and his team cannot let their guard down. Because defensive situations in the air are still the biggest concern of the Golden Star Warriors every time they have to face opponents with superior physique.

Information about Vietnam Women's vs Philippines Women's team

Vietnam Women: Goalkeeper Kim Thanh has not yet fully recovered from injury. Khong Hang is likely to still be given the starting position.

Philippines Women: Full strength.

Expected lineup Vietnam Women vs Philippines Women

Vietnamese Women: Khong Thi Hang, Hai Yen, Thu Thuong, Nguyen Hoa, Truc Huong, Hai Linh, Tran Duyen, Thanh Nha, Van Su, Bich Thuy, Huynh Nhu

Filipino Women: Olivia Davies, Long Moriah, Rebecca Cowart, Sawicki Katrina, Guy Marie, Sara Kristine, Angela Rachael, Serrano Krysteen, Pasion Isabella, Janae Allana, Mary Ramirez

Prediction: 2-1