Vietnam women's team wins 8-1 before going to Japan
Vietnam women's team won 8-1, early morning of November 21 went to Nagoya for 3 friendly training matches before SEA Games 33; midfielder Nguyen Thi Van was injured.
A practice match to measure the tempo before the flight: The Vietnamese women's team won 8-1 in the last rehearsal before the early morning of November 21st, leaving for Japan for training. The victory against an amateur men's team provided a timely dose of morale, but the real test will come in Nagoya, where coach Mai Duc Chung and his team are expected to have three high-quality friendly matches.
The pivotal moment before flight
The 8-1 scoreline helped the team break the tension accumulated during the preparation period, while also strengthening the confidence of the young players at a time when the team is in transition. Although the opponent is only a non-professional men's team, the intensity of the match and the habit of controlling the game are still things that the Vietnamese women's team needs to maintain before entering the high-intensity training cycle in Japan.
On the other hand, personnel concerns arose when midfielder Nguyen Thi Van was injured in a practice match on the afternoon of November 18, 2025. This is a disadvantage in terms of personnel selection before the upcoming force screening process.
Development and context
On the morning of November 20, the Vietnamese women's team came to offer incense at the Hung Temple historical site (Phu Tho), expressing their determination before the new preparation phase for the 33rd SEA Games. The team continued to practice at Viet Tri Stadium until the end of November 20, completing the final training volume at home before moving.
Perspectives from the training plan in Japan
In the early morning of November 21, the entire team departed for Japan and was stationed in Nagoya. According to the plan, the team will undergo intensive training sessions and 3 friendly matches to test their performance, evaluate their personnel and perfect their tactics. This is a preparation step invested by the VFF to create a foundation of physical strength, competitive spirit and harmony in the team to aim for high goals at the 33rd SEA Games.
| Mold | Detail |
|---|---|
| Until November 20 | Training at Viet Tri Stadium |
| Early morning of November 21 | Depart for Japan, stationed in Nagoya |
| Competition plan | 3 friendly matches to test the team and perfect tactics |
Human resources: concerns and transitions
Nguyen Thi Van's injury occurred right before the training trip, in the context of the team's transition with many young faces needing time to develop. This requires testing alternative options in friendly matches in Japan so that coach Mai Duc Chung can shape the optimal framework.
In addition, according to related content in the source, Tran Thi Duyen – who missed the SEA Games due to injury – expressed her desire to participate in this congress. This is a signal that competition for positions is present in a group with many innovations.
Opponents and problems of group B at SEA Games 33
SEA Games 33 takes place in Thailand in December, the Vietnamese women's team is in Group B with many challenges: Malaysia and Myanmar maintain stable forces, while the Philippines has a squad with many naturalized players. That requires the team to reach their physical peak and stability right from the friendly matches in Japan.
Selected statistics
- Final match result: Vietnam 8-1 against an amateur men's team.
- Personnel: Nguyen Thi Van was injured in a practice match on the afternoon of November 18, 2025.
- Schedule: Practice in Viet Tri until November 20; go to Japan early morning November 21.
- Training location: Nagoya; 3 friendly matches planned.
- Objective: Test the force, perfect the tactics, aim for high achievements at SEA Games 33.
- Group B background: Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines (many naturalized players).
The 8-1 victory was a morale boost, but it was the days in Nagoya – with intense training and three friendly matches – that were the real measure of the Vietnamese women's team's ambitions ahead of the 33rd SEA Games.