The Vietnamese women's national team received encouragement before their match against Myanmar.
Mr. Nguyen Hong Minh visited and encouraged the Vietnamese women's national team before the crucial match against Myanmar at 4:00 PM on December 11th in Chonburi; the team practiced to get used to the match schedule, and Mr. Tran Quoc Tuan will be in attendance.
On the morning of December 10th, Mr. Nguyen Hong Minh – Deputy Director of the Vietnam Sports Department and Head of the Vietnamese Sports Delegation at the 33rd SEA Games – visited and encouraged the National Women's Team before their crucial match against Myanmar, scheduled for 4:00 PM on December 11th at Chonburi Stadium (Thailand). According to Coach Mai Duc Chung, the entire team is healthy and free of injuries. This afternoon, the Vietnamese Women's Team will train at 4:00 PM at the Legend Academy stadium to acclimatize to the early match time. Tomorrow, the President of the Vietnam Football Federation, Tran Quoc Tuan, will personally attend to cheer on the team.
Message before the big moment
Sharing his thoughts with the players, Coach Nguyen Hong Minh emphasized: “The whole team should maintain their spirits, forget about the less-than-ideal results from the previous match, and approach tomorrow's game with the highest determination. I wish the entire coaching staff and players success and the best possible results in this tournament.” This encouragement served as a morale boost for a crucial match.
Force situation and preparation plans
At the meeting, coach Mai Duc Chung reported on the team's situation: good health, no injuries, and high morale. A highlight of the preparation plan is the training session at 4:00 PM at the Legend Academy stadium – coinciding with tomorrow's match time – to help the players adjust to a new biological rhythm after the previous two matches, which took place at 6:30 PM.
Earlier, on the morning of December 9th, the team maintained a training plan with two groups: one focusing on post-match recovery and the other on technical and tactical training in preparation for the match in Myanmar. The preparation time was short but efficiently designed: consolidating physical condition, maintaining tactical foundations, and optimizing match fitness in the early hours.
The mindset after a setback and the voice from the dressing room.
Looking back at the loss to the Philippines, Bich Thuy frankly stated: "My team and I didn't perform well and also lacked a bit of luck." Ahead of the crucial match against Myanmar, she emphasized: "My team and I will do our best, focus, and be even more determined." Addressing the fans, Bich Thuy said: "I would like to send my greetings and thanks to the supporter club. For the next match, I hope you will continue to come to the stadium and cheer us on."
Match context
The match against Myanmar at 4:00 PM on December 11th at Chonburi Stadium is a crucial game for Coach Mai Duc Chung's team at the SEA Games 33. The direct presence of the President of the Vietnam Football Federation, Tran Quoc Tuan, is expected to provide additional motivation for the team.
Quick information
- Match time: 4:00 PM on December 11th
- Location: Chonburi Stadium, Thailand
- Familiarization practice session for the match: 4:00 PM on December 10th at Legend Academy Stadium.
- Team news: The entire team is healthy and free of injuries (according to coach Mai Duc Chung).
- Leaders offer encouragement: Mr. Nguyen Hong Minh visits the team; Mr. Tran Quoc Tuan attends the match.
Expert perspective based on available data.
Data from the team revealed two key priorities before kick-off: psychology and biological clock. Shifting the training session to 4:00 PM – coinciding with the match time – helped the players readjust their eating, sleeping, warming-up, and peak physical rhythms to the earlier time slot, minimizing disruptions compared to the two matches at 6:30 PM. Along with this, the team manager's message to "maintain morale" and the players' acknowledgment of mistakes and renewed focus formed the foundation for the team to achieve stability in decision-making during crucial moments.
In a pivotal match, the presence of sports delegation leaders and the Federation not only provided moral support but also created a sense of backing for the team to maintain tactical discipline, thereby maximizing what had been honed in the training plan. With stable physical condition and no confirmed injuries from the coaching staff, the Vietnamese women's national team entered the match against Myanmar with the necessary foundation to play according to the prepared plan.
