The Vietnamese women's team showed impressive form at the 2025 Southeast Asian Women's Football Championship. Coach Mai Duc Chung's team won all matches from the beginning of the tournament, notably the victory over rival Thailand in the final round of the group stage.

Huynh Nhu and her teammates scored 14 goals, without conceding any, and are very confident entering the semi-final match against U23 Australia. This is not considered an easy match for the home team, but if they play to their full potential, the Vietnamese girls are fully capable of winning a ticket to the final.

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The Vietnamese women's team always receives cheers from the audience at Lach Tray. Photo: Duc Anh

In the recent matches, although coach Mai Duc Chung was not really satisfied with the finishing of the Vietnamese women's team, the veteran captain also praised the progress of his students after each match.

Especially in the match against Thailand, the Vietnamese women's team overcame a very strong opponent, not only a victory to win first place in Group A, but also an affirmation of the number 1 position in regional football.

However, coach Mai Duc Chung and his team still have many challenges, the first of which is the confrontation with U23 Australia in the semi-finals. The Kangaroo team did not play impressively in the group stage, but they have youth, good physique and fitness. When facing the Vietnamese women's team, the U23 Australian girls will almost certainly use the aerial weapon to find scoring opportunities.

Of course, the Vietnamese women's team understands the strengths of their opponents, and at the same time, they carefully study to exploit the problems of U23 Australia. Although they are superior in physique, the U23 Australian players lack flexibility in their movements and their coordination is not high.

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Vietnamese girls are confident of defeating U23 Australia. Photo: Duc Anh

This is a match where players with speed and technique like Bich Thuy, Hai Linh... must show all their strengths. Besides, captain Huynh Nhu's playing experience must also be further promoted.

The Vietnamese women's team is determined to win against their opponents within 90 minutes. To do this, the home team must seize opportunities and create enough pressure to break down the opponent's defense system.

In terms of force, Duong Thi Van cannot play due to injury, but coach Mai Duc Chung has an alternative plan. Having 1 more day off and home field advantage are also important factors helping the Vietnamese women's team confidently aim for victory, advancing to the final of the tournament.

The Vietnam vs Australia women's semi-final match will take place at 8pm on August 16 at Lach Tray Stadium, Hai Phong .

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