20:15 May 16, Vietnam vs Japan: Big challenge for the defense!

The difference in class between the Vietnamese and Japanese teams is huge. Therefore, a one-sided match scenario is very likely to happen. The higher the pressure, the more this is considered a worthy test of the Vietnamese team's defense system...

Vietnam will have to face the ultimate challenge of world champion Japan.

JAPAN WILL RACE TO WIN

Perhaps just mentioning Japan's title as the reigning world champion is enough to show how strong this opponent is. In fact, in the opening match, Mr. Sasaki Norio's team showed a "fiery" image in both expertise and fighting spirit. They are a very even team, with a diverse and flexible playing style on a very mobile midfield. This team is especially sharp in attacking on both wings thanks to the quick and energetic midfielder duo Kawasumi Nahomi and Nakajima Emi. Their tenacious fighting spirit is another powerful weapon. It was this tenacious will that helped Japan successfully reverse the score against Australia despite being down by 2 goals.

But it was also the draw with the reigning Asian champions that forced the reigning world champions to make calculations in the remaining two matches of the group stage. Most likely, the team that won the Asian championship 8 times, China, will top Group B. Obviously, Japan (and Australia) do not want to face a strong candidate for the championship in the semi-finals. Therefore, Mr. Sasaki Norio's team is forced to "race for goal difference" with their opponent Australia to win the top spot in Group A. Thus, both the Vietnam and Jordan national teams will be the "targets" for the reigning world champions to achieve that goal.

TEST FOR DEFENSE SYSTEM

When asked about his “calculation” before the match with Japan, Coach Tran Van Phat frankly confessed that the Vietnamese team was not strong enough to compete on par with the reigning world champions. The goal that the Chinese captain wanted to aim for was that when facing a world-class opponent, his students would gain useful experiences for themselves.

It can be predicted that the pressure on the defense system of the Vietnam National Team is very high. Therefore, this challenging match is also an opportunity for the home team to "test" the solidity of the defense and the ability of the midfielders to support the defense in preparation for the play-off match. Remember, the opponents who are likely to compete with the Vietnam National Team in the match for the 5th ticket to the 2015 World Cup are Myanmar or Thailand, both possessing many strikers with high explosive potential.

This is also an opportunity for Coach Tran Van Phat to show off his “improvisation” skills in “arranging troops”. A solid formation based on a reasonable strategy will be the fulcrum for great confidence in our girls heading into the play-off match.

COACH TRAN VAN PHAT (VIETNAM):

“An opportunity for the Vietnamese women's team to learn!”

Commenting on the Japanese opponent this afternoon, head coach Tran Van Phat of the Vietnamese women's team said: "They are the reigning world champions, the chance to overcome this great team is almost zero. However, the Vietnamese women's team will try to play as well as possible. I would also like to say that facing Japan or Australia is an opportunity for our players to learn experience and improve their professional skills..."

COACH SASAKI NORIO (JAPAN):

"Must respect Vietnam women's team!"

Commenting on the opponent Vietnam in tonight's match, coach Sasaki Norio of the Japanese women's team affirmed: "Vietnam won the first match against Jordan. Therefore, we are not allowed to be subjective because the opponent is the host. In tonight's match, I hope my students will enter the match with the highest spirit, and the result will be known after 90 minutes!"

Will Australia win easily?

Before Vietnam takes the field, Australia will meet Jordan at 5:15 p.m. on May 16. With superior technical, tactical, physical and fitness, defending Asian champion Australia will certainly not have difficulty winning a big victory against Jordan.

According to Bongdaplus