In the opening match of the 2024 Women’s Futsal International Friendly Tournament on the evening of July 12, the Vietnam women’s futsal team secured a 4-2 victory over host China.
The tournament, held in Lan Chau City, Gansu Province, China, features teams from China, Uzbekistan, and Iran.
In their opening game against China, the Vietnam women’s futsal team fielded an experienced lineup, including goalkeeper Ngo Nguyen Thuy Linh, captain Trinh Nguyen Thanh Hang, and players Tran Nguyet Vi, Le Thi Thanh Ngan, and Bui Thi Trang.
From the outset, Vietnam deployed a cohesive and well-coordinated formation. After several missed opportunities, Bui Thi Trang scored the opening goal in the 7th minute with a follow-up shot. Surprised by the early goal, the Chinese team tried to rally in the latter part of the first half but failed to breach the Vietnamese defense.
Capitalizing on their strong mentality after the break, coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang’s squad doubled their lead with a stunning long-range strike by Thanh Ngan. It wasn’t until the 24th minute that China managed to pull one back with a set-piece goal.
Encouraged by their goal, China increased their offensive pressure, but Thanh Hang restored Vietnam’s two-goal advantage with a goal in the 28th minute. The match continued to be intense in the final minutes. China managed to score again, narrowing the gap to 2-3, but shortly after, a defensive error led to an own goal, securing Vietnam’s 4-2 victory.
Speaking after the unexpected victory on their opponent’s home turf, head coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang shared: “China is a strong team, but our players showed great spirit. The whole team adhered to the tactics and game plan set by the coaching staff. The opening match posed many challenges, but the players fought hard and earned the win.”
Following their win over China, the Vietnam women’s futsal team will face Iran in their second match on July 13. In the first round, the Iranian team suffered a 5-7 defeat against Uzbekistan.
This victory sets a positive tone for Vietnam as they continue their campaign in the tournament. The team’s strong performance against a formidable opponent like China highlights their potential and determination to excel on the international stage.
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