Kim Yen is participating in the SEA Games for the first time, aiming for 3 points.
Newcomer Nguyen Thi Kim Yen expressed her happiness and determination ahead of the SEA Games 33. The Vietnamese women's national team trained twice in Chonburi, focusing on organizing attack and defense, in preparation for the match against Malaysia.
Joy mixed with determination was evident in the words of defender Nguyen Thi Kim Yen at her first SEA Games. From Chonburi (Thailand), the newcomer to the Vietnamese women's national team spoke about a very specific goal: to win 3 points against Malaysia and to give her best when given the opportunity.
On December 3rd, the Vietnamese women's national team maintained their two-session preparation schedule. The morning session focused on physical training to maintain peak condition, while the afternoon shifted to tactics with an emphasis on organizing attack and defense and teamwork. The team's morale was noted to be high, with players focused and committed to their goals for the SEA Games 33.
Rookie moments: from dreams to the pitch
“I am very happy and excited to be included in this list. Previously, when watching the older girls compete, I always hoped to participate in at least one SEA Games.” Kim Yen shared her feelings about her first time competing in a regional tournament, but didn't forget to set a benchmark for herself: “If I get to compete, I will try my best to bring the best results for the team.”
In the defensive position, composure and adherence to tactical discipline often determine the quality of defense. For a rookie, quickly absorbing organizational principles is fundamental to adaptation. Kim Yen said she learned a lot from her senior teammates and felt a positive atmosphere after her first training session in Chonburi.
Two training sessions, one goal: perfecting the team's structure.
The morning fitness training sessions help maintain pre-competition exercise capacity, laying the foundation for competitive ability and sustained intensity. In the afternoon, the team moves on to tactical modules: organizing attack and defense, and teamwork. In a short competition like the SEA Games, quick transitions and maintaining a tight structure between lines are often crucial.
Things like cover, space sharing, and team coordination models are key to synchronizing the team. It's also the environment where newcomers like Kim Yen can integrate, learn the system's common language, and be ready when the team needs them.
Heading towards Malaysia: Focus, don't be complacent.
Kim Yen emphasized: “The whole team is focused on preparation, not being complacent, and aiming for 3 points. We hope the fans will continue to follow and support us. The whole team will play their best to achieve the best possible result.”
At the national team level, the difference sometimes comes down to small details: decisive speed in the final third of the field, the ability to press after losing possession, or how to maintain distance in the lines when the opponent counter-attacks. The Vietnamese women's national team's focus on organizing attack and defense and group coordination shows the goal of optimizing cohesion and minimizing errors against opponents.
Positive signals from within.
- Team spirit: good, high level of focus.
- Professional preparation: two sessions per day with a clear focus.
- Newcomer adapting: Kim Yen learns from her seniors and is ready when given the opportunity.
The 33rd SEA Games is where teams need a solid start. For a newcomer like Kim Yen, the simple goal of "playing their best" and "aiming for 3 points" is the most accurate statement for the current stage: focus on what you can control, and do your best every day in training.
