Vietnam women's futsal team announces 14 players for SEA Games 33.
Coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang has finalized a squad of 14 players, including two goalkeepers, Tran Thi Hai Yen and Ngo Nguyen Thuy Linh; the core of the team comes from Thai Son Nam Ho Chi Minh City. The team will play against Indonesia on December 12th and Myanmar on December 14th.
Coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang has announced the 14-player squad for the Vietnamese women's futsal team at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand. The team will play Indonesia on December 12th and Myanmar in their final match on December 14th. The immediate goal is to advance from the group stage, and then aim for the best possible result.
List and structure of forces
The list includes two goalkeepers, Tran Thi Hai Yen and Ngo Nguyen Thuy Linh, and 12 players. The core players come from Thai Son Nam Ho Chi Minh City. The remaining players are from the training and competition centers of Thong Nhat and Hanoi, along with Than KSVN.
| Unit/Club | Number of players |
|---|---|
| Thai Son Nam, Ho Chi Minh City | 8 |
| Thong Nhat Training and Competition Center | 2 |
| Vietnam Coal and Mineral Corporation | 1 |
| Hanoi Training and Competition Center | 1 |
| Goalkeeper (total) | 2 |
Preparation and rehearsal
According to coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang, the team has perfected its formations, developed a clear playing style, and prepared appropriate tactical plans for each match. The training camp, both domestically and internationally, with four high-quality friendly matches, helped the players accumulate valuable match experience.
In their second friendly match in Hangzhou (China), the Vietnamese women's futsal team defeated the host nation 2-1. This practice session showed the team's progress in competing at a high intensity ahead of the 33rd SEA Games.
Tactical perspective and opponent
Assessing the opponent, coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang noted that Indonesia has made significant progress, performing impressively in the recent Asian Championship finals with a diverse, high-intensity playing style and good physical fitness. Myanmar has also changed considerably compared to a year ago, from the coaching staff and playing style to the squad, so the matches are expected to be challenging.
In this context, having finalized the match groups and a plan for each game allows the team to be proactive in terms of pace and personnel, ready to adapt to the different tactical requirements of opponents. The "one game at a time" approach is also suitable for the group stage, where small errors can determine the chances of advancing.
Schedule and objectives
- December 10th: The Vietnamese women's futsal team departs for Thailand.
- 11/12: Press conference before the opening match.
- December 12th: Opening match against Indonesia.
- December 14th: Final match against Myanmar.
The team's goal is to focus on completing each match to advance from the group stage. After achieving this goal, the coaching staff and players will plan to aim for the best possible performance at the 33rd SEA Games.
