Phan Van Duc called, Thai Thi Thao answered.

Although playing in different positions, Phan Van Duc and Thai Thi Thao are two of the prides of Nghe An football. While Phan Van Duc is an important pillar in the Vietnam National Team, Thai Thi Thao is also continuously shining in the national women's team.

Thai Thi Thao (number 11) in an aerial battle. Photo: AFC

On the evening of the first day of the Lunar New Year, at My Dinh Stadium, Duc "Cot" was the one who scored the goal against the Chinese team, raising the score to 3-0, in the match at B of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Asia. And 1 day later, in India, Thai Thi Thao also "tore the net" against the Thai team, raising the score to 2-0, in the play-off round for a ticket to the 2023 World Cup.

Thai Thi Thao's goal was scored from a header after a corner kick by teammate Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung. It is worth mentioning that aerial combat is not the strong point of the midfielder born in 1995. Remember, Thai Thi Thao has a rather modest physique, with a height of less than 1m60.

Arranged to play in the central midfielder position, Thai Thi Thao plays very diligently, passionately with strong and intelligent disputes. In addition, the player who is currently playing for Hanoi 1 Club is also very dangerous in long-range shots and powerful and dangerous direct free kicks.

At the age of 27, Thai Thi Thao, along with Hanoi 1 Club and the Vietnam National Team, has achieved many glories, typically the championship at the Southeast Asian Women's Football Championship - Women's AFF Cup 2019 and the Gold Medal in women's football at the 30th SEA Games. A very proud achievement for the female player born in Do Luong.

If they defeat the Chinese Taipei Women's Team in the upcoming match, Thai Thi Thao and her teammates will make history by qualifying for the 2023 Women's World Cup, which will be held in Australia.