(Live football) - The Vietnam women's national team is preparing for their initial friendly match in Shenzhen facing the home side China.
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The Vietnam women's national team, led by Mai Đức Chung, has arrived in China to officially start their training camp in Shenzhen. This is considered an important stop in the team's long-term plan before entering the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia. The coaching staff has high hopes for this trip, as training in a high-level professional environment will help players improve their resilience, fitness, and adaptability. Every training session and match here serves as a test to aim for strong performance in the continental competition.
During their stay in Shenzhen, the Vietnam women's team is expected to play two friendly matches against China's women's national team on February 10 and 13. These are top Asian opponents, so the value of this experience is undeniable. Through these trials, the coaches will have more basis to assess each player's form, try different personnel options, and adjust tactics. Facing a high-caliber team promises valuable lessons for the players.
On the evening of February 9, coach Mai Đức Chung's team took a walk, toured, and familiarized themselves with the pitch at the Shenzhen Youth Football Training Center — the venue for the first friendly match. Earlier, the team trained at 18:30 local time, focusing on adapting to the climate and match timing. These seemingly small details are crucial to ensure players reach their best physical and mental state for the match kicking off at 18:00 Vietnam time on February 10.
After getting acquainted with the field, midfielder Nguyễn Thị Thanh Nhã commented that the facilities in Shenzhen provide many advantages for both teams to implement their playing style. She shared: “The pitch is excellent. Since being in Vietnam, the team has focused on tactics and fitness. In China, we continue training on opposition play, improving agility, and building strength. The friendly against China is a chance for the team to gain more international match experience.” Her words reflect the team's readiness and strong determination ahead of the challenge.
Link to watch the live match Vietnam women's team vs China, February 10
Schedule for the Vietnam women's team vs China friendly matches