Opponents in the opening match of the Vietnamese women's team In the 2025 Southeast Asian tournament, Cambodia is not highly rated. Coach Mai Duc Chung and his team not only aim to win all 3 points, but also win beautifully and give opportunities to many young players.

Before the match, coach Gyotoku Koji of the Cambodian team commented: "Group A is very strong. I want to win the match, but it is very difficult, especially against the Vietnamese women's team in the opening match. We want to focus on playing well, not saying we will win 1 or 3 points or limit the number of goals conceded."

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Vietnam women's team confident of defeating Cambodia. Photo: Duc Anh

The Cambodian women's team will almost certainly play defensive counter-attacks, but no matter how they play, they are not a worthy opponent of the host Vietnam. Coach Mai Duc Chung may not even use his strongest lineup in this match to save the energy of his key players. In the group stage, Thailand is the main competitor for the top spot in the group with Huynh Nhu and her teammates.

Cambodian women's football has made progress in recent times. That is the reason why the country's Football Federation appointed U23 coach Gyotoku Koji to lead the women's team. However, the possibility of a surprise in Cambodia's opening match is very difficult. In the most recent meeting between the two teams at the 32nd SEA Games, the Vietnamese women's team won easily 4-0.

Before the match, coach Mai Duc Chung affirmed that the Vietnamese women's team had completed their preparations with a high determination, aiming for the championship on home ground. A beautiful victory over Cambodia helped the Vietnamese girls have a favorable start, a comfortable mentality in the journey at the regional tournament.

The Vietnam vs Cambodia women's team match will take place at 7:30 p.m. on June 8 at Lach Tray Stadium, Hai Phong .

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhan-dinh-tuyen-nu-viet-nam-vs-campuchia-19h30-ngay-6-8-2429040.html