Vietnam’s women get World Cup boost with football gold

Thi Thanh Nha Nguyen made sure of a fourth gold in a row with a curling shot in the 76th minute, delighting the large Vietnamese contingent among the more than 8,000 fans at Phnom Penh’s Olympic Stadium.

Captain Huynh Nhu, who opened the scoring in the 12th minute, said the win would serve as a boost ahead of the global showpiece starting in July.

“This victory makes us become more confident when playing in big tournaments like the World Cup,” said the Portugal-based forward.

“It also increases the belief of the fans.”

Coach Mai Duc Chung agreed that the regional win was “a preparatory step on the way to” the tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

Ranked 33rd in the world, Vietnam are one of only two Southeast Asian teams headed to the Women’s World Cup, along with the Philippines.

The Golden Stars will play holders the United States in their first group game on July 22, before meetings with the Netherlands and Portugal.

Huynh’s tap-in was all that separated the teams after an even first half.

In the second half, Myanmar launched a number of counterattacks, but could never find the final touch, before substitute Nguyen’s handsome effort effectively finished the contest.

In the bronze-medal match earlier Monday, Thailand battered hosts Cambodia 6-0, Saowalak Pengngam and Pattaranan Aupachai with a brace each.

The other goals were from Panittha Jeeratanapavibul and Jiraporn Mongkoldee, whose 25th-minute strike made her the top scorer in the competition, on six goals.

The post Vietnam’s women get World Cup boost with football gold appeared first on Vietexplorer.com.

View more from VietExplorer:

Hanoi to provide free wifi at more tourist spots
Level-2 field hospital No. 3 heads off to South Sudan
Walk of fame for village’s shoes
Can Cau – largest buffalo market in Vietnam’s northwest
Liverpool slump to home defeat by Fulham as record run goes on
Colorful village road created by discarded bottles and scrap
“Joint- sale Alliance”- an initiative to foster Vietnamese tourism
90th founding anniversary of the Youth Union
American filmmaker making movie about Vietnamese funeral customs
Targets set by 14th National Assembly fulfilled
Stunning landscapes of early mist on Tuyen Lam Lake In Da Lat
Golden Bridge named world’s new wonders by UK daily
Quang Nam keen to whip tourism into shape
60th anniversary of Vietnam – Morocco diplomatic ties
Athletes name Vietnam on world’s sports map
Ensuring epidemic preventive measures when joining cultural and spiritual activities
The window to “show off” Vietnam’s tourism and culture to the world
The first Wink Hotels in Vietnam opens
Front-beach homestays named as one of 16 hidden gems
Adopting green lifestyles through short getaways

Nhận xét

Đăng nhận xét

Bài đăng phổ biến từ blog này

Vietnam and Singapore Forge Ahead in Innovation and Economic Sustainability

Hình ảnh
In a recent interview, Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam highlighted three areas where the two countries have made significant progress in their 50 years of diplomatic relations. Fruitful results of continuing the close relationship between predecessors Vietnam, Singapore Pushes for Deeper Cooperation in Innovation Strategy and Economic Sustainability “Firstly, the leaders of the two countries always trust each other, continuing the close relationship of their predecessors. Second, both countries prioritize economic development. One of the most important cooperation projects is the Vietnam – Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP). Third, our two countries agree to build a peaceful and prosperous Southeast Asia within the framework of ASEAN. In Southeast Asia, Vietnam, and Singapore share common views on many issues, recognizing the importance of multilateralism and international law. We are jointly committed to upholding the central role of ASEAN and united in uph...
Đọc thêm

Vietnam and Bulgaria Enhance Collaboration in Training Human Resources and Technology Transfer

Hình ảnh
Speaker of the National Assembly of Bulgaria Rossen Dimitrov Jeliazkov with lecturers and students of Vietnam National University. Photo: VNA During his official visit to Vietnam, Speaker Rossen Dimitrov Jeliazkov of the Bulgarian National Assembly visited Vietnam National University in Hanoi on the morning of January 9. Speaking on the topic of “Bilateral Relations between Bulgaria and Vietnam through the Lens of Economic and Cultural Generations,” Speaker Rossen Dimitrov Jeliazkov emphasized that the generations of students from both countries play a crucial role in strengthening the longstanding relationship between Vietnam and Bulgaria. In addition to their focus on economic development, the two countries also place great importance on cultural development, drawing on their historical similarities. Bulgaria aims to foster cultural and literary traditions through teacher exchange programs. These foundations are vital for building a sustainable partnership between the ...
Đọc thêm

Vietnam and Israel Sign Historic Free Trade Agreement to Strengthen the Retail Sector

Hình ảnh
It is forecast that the size of Vietnam’s retail market will increase to US$350 billion by 2025. Photo: congthuong.vn The Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA) was officially signed on July 25, and is expected by the business community to bring new opportunities for trade cooperation and export promotion. For the retail industry, this FTA is also expected to have positive effects for businesses in this industry. Israel is known as an innovation powerhouse, with more than 500 startups specializing in retail technology, providing solutions for wide-ranging applications, from logistics and supply chains to the in-store consumer experience. This is also the reason in recent years, multinational companies such as Nike, Alibaba and Walmart are increasingly interested in Israeli solutions. Therefore, when VIFTA was signed, Nguyen Anh Duc, chairman of the Association of Vietnamese Retailers and general director of Saigon Co.op assessed that there will be two aspects that...
Đọc thêm