On the morning of October 4, the Vietnamese women's sepak takraw team faced the Indonesian team in the final match. Coach Tran Thi Vui's team had won Indonesia 2-1 in the first round. Previously, at this year's world championship, the Vietnamese women's sepak takraw team had also won easily 2-0 against Indonesia, with a large score difference. Therefore, before the final match of ASIAD 19, the Vietnamese women's sepak takraw team was rated higher than its opponent.
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Tran Thi Ngoc Yen born in 2004
At only 19 years old, Ngoc Yen is the main striker of the Vietnamese women's sepak takraw team, with many powerful shots and serves.
Ngoc Yen shoots
However, in the first game, the Vietnamese girls unexpectedly lost 18-21. This was a big disadvantage mentally, because the Vietnamese team was a group of young athletes. Meanwhile, the Indonesian team was an experienced force, with many veteran athletes. At this time, the coaching staff held meetings to encourage the Vietnamese girls.
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“We and the athletes have worked together for a long time. In the process of conquering this goal, we had many discussions, both general and private. We are very familiar with how to consult and direct, and you also learn very quickly. Against the very experienced athletes of Indonesia, in the first half, the opponent made us unable to catch the rhythm. Blocking is the strength of the Vietnamese team, but in the first half we almost couldn't block. We lacked experience, fortunately after the consultation, we helped you regain your spirit. First is the advantage of youth, you have to kick really hard so that the opponent can't catch you. Besides, the athletes have great determination", revealed Tran Thi Vui, head coach of the Vietnamese women's sepak takraw team.
Effective blocking is the strength of the Vietnamese team.
With timely advice and guidance from the coaching staff, the Vietnamese team quickly regained control of the game to win games 2 (21-18) and 3 (21-14). Thereby, the Vietnamese women's sepak takraw team won the 19th ASIAD gold medal. "I think that losing in the first game is also necessary. Athletes need to overcome such moments to be more mature. The failures in previous tournaments were all due to the athletes not knowing how to overcome mental difficulties. Through this time, you will improve that. Besides, the coaching staff has never felt hopeless and always believed in the athletes. When we were behind, we were nervous but never felt pressured or disappointed in the athletes," said coach Tran Thi Vui.
Coach Tran Thi Vui
The Vietnamese women's sepak takraw team is quite young. Youth is considered the advantage of the Vietnamese team. Coach Tran Thi Vui and Hoang Thai Xuan (4th from left)
On the journey to the gold medal, the Vietnamese women's sepak takraw team defeated many strong opponents. The Vietnamese women's sepak takraw team, including athletes Tran Thi Ngoc Yen, Tran Thi Hong Nhung, Nguyen Thi Yen, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Huyen, Nguyen Thi My and Le Thi Tu Trinh, defeated Myanmar (2-0), Japan (2-0), Indonesia (2-1), China (2-0), respectively, before rematching with the team from the archipelago in the final. The victory over Indonesia in the final match of the 19th ASIAD helped the Vietnamese women's sepak takraw team make history with the Asian Games gold medal.
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