SEA Games 33: Vietnam Women's Futsal Team Confident in Winning Gold

After the match, head coach Nguyễn Đình Hoàng expressed satisfaction with his players' performance and confidence that the team is capable of competing for the gold medal.

Speaking at the post-match press conference on the afternoon of December 16, coach Nguyễn Đình Hoàng acknowledged that the Philippines had thoroughly prepared by deliberately slowing down the game pace and organizing a strong defensive formation. This made it challenging for Vietnam’s women's futsal team to approach the opponent’s goal.

Coach Nguyễn Đình Hoàng emphasized: "This was truly a tough match, but I am very happy that the result favored Vietnam. This victory is the outcome of the players’ hard work and full effort to overcome the difficult phases of the game."

Coach Nguyễn Đình Hoàng expressed satisfaction that the team achieved their goal of reaching the final. However, he also mentioned that the coaching staff will continue to adjust some tactical aspects to help the team perform better in the upcoming match.

Regarding the psychological factor and preparation for the final, coach Nguyễn Đình Hoàng believes that the win against the Philippines is significant, helping the players relieve pressure and enter the final with maximum confidence. He affirmed: "I fully trust in the spirit, effort, and determination of the athletes. The whole team is always ready and will prepare as best as possible for the upcoming match."

According to the schedule, the Vietnam women's futsal team will compete in the SEA Games 33 gold medal final on December 18. This is seen as an opportunity for Vietnam's women's futsal to aim for the highest achievement at this event, amid clear progress shown by regional rivals.