Vietnam women's national team lost 0-1 to the Philippines, coach reacts to referee's decision.
A goal conceded in the 90+4th minute resulted in a 0-1 defeat for the Vietnamese women's national team against the Philippines at the SEA Games 33. Coach Mai Duc Chung took responsibility, claiming the referee was biased and set the goal of winning against Myanmar on December 11th to advance to the next round.
The Vietnamese women's national team lost 0-1 to the Philippines due to a goal conceded in the 90+4th minute at the SEA Games 33. After the match, coach Mai Duc Chung took full responsibility, also stating that the referee made several unfavorable decisions that frustrated the players. However, Vietnam still has control over their own destiny if they secure three points against Myanmar on December 11th.
The decisive moment in the 90+4th minute.
The match was decided by a series of direct plays. Philippines goalkeeper Davies initiated the attack with a long pass over the defense, Long Hali headed the ball back to Carpio. From there, Carpio headed the ball straight towards the goal, forcing goalkeeper Kim Thanh to make a save. In the rebound, Ramirez Louise pounced on the rebound and scored the only goal in the 90+4 minute.
Statement by Coach Mai Duc Chung
The head coach shared:"As the head coach, I take full responsibility. However, this match should have ended in a draw."
He emphasized the issue of refereeing:"Although the result was clear, the referee made several unreasonable calls, causing frustration among the players and leading to Vietnam conceding a goal at the end of the match."
Regarding his opponent, he said:"The Philippines played without any results. They just relied on long balls and their tall stature."Simultaneously affirming the objective:"The Vietnamese women's national team still has a chance to advance. If they defeat Myanmar in the final match, the Vietnamese women's team will still secure a place in the next round."
Tactical perspective
Vietnam played more proactively after the break, increasing the pace on both flanks and creating several dangerous attacking opportunities. However, these chances were not converted. Conversely, the Philippines opted for a simpler approach: long balls, using their physical stature to gain an aerial advantage. This choice led to the goal in injury time.
The game broke down on the second ball after Kim Thanh's attempt to block it. With the defense simultaneously battling for aerial duels and recovering the rebound, even a moment of hesitation was enough for Ramirez Louise to punish them.
Key milestones of the match
| Event | Detail |
|---|---|
| Score | Philippines 1-0 Vietnam Women's National Team |
| The decisive goal | 90+4th minute: Ramirez Louise scores with a rebound shot. |
| Series of plays | Davies makes a long pass → Long Hali heads the ball → Carpio heads the ball → Kim Thanh makes a save → Ramirez Louise scores the rebound. |
| Next match | Vietnam will face Myanmar on December 11th; they retain the right to self-determination if they win. |
Impact
The defeat in injury time was a psychological blow, but the situation remains under Vietnam's control. A win against Myanmar would be enough for them to advance, according to the head coach.
