According to this veteran leader, at that time, the fitness of female players was not guaranteed. However, Huynh Nhu and his teammates all tried their best and put great determination every time they played. During the match, the players proudly cheered and encouraged each other towards the best results. In particular, in the condition of playing away from home and not being able to celebrate the Lunar New Year with their family, the players also felt heartbroken and homesick.
Like his students, coach Mai Duc Chung had many concerns and worries: “There were times when I couldn’t eat or sleep because I was always busy with the team’s work. At that time, I played in India at 13:00, the weather is hot, so we have to find a way to ensure the fitness of our students.In addition, it is very important to build a lesson plan for 3, 4 people (when many players have COVID-19) Therefore, I also need time to study.
Despite facing many difficulties, thanks to the support of Vietnamese compatriots in India, domestic fans, and encouragement from the victory of the Vietnamese men’s football team over China (qualifying 3rd World Cup), the sweet fruit that came to the Vietnamese women’s team was a ticket to the World Cup for the first time in history.
Entering the new year of 2023, the Vietnamese team will be well prepared to aim for new goals. Accordingly, coach Mai Duc Chung and VFF have developed a specific and scientific plan.
Accordingly, VFF will create conditions for the Vietnamese team to train abroad such as Japan or Germany. The purpose is to exchange and learn from the top clubs to familiarize themselves with the style, playing style and perfect tactics for the home team.
2023 will be a busy year for female players when participating in many regional and continental tournaments such as Olympic qualifiers, SEA Games 32, World Cup 2023, ASIAD and AFF Cup, etc.
Talking about the goal at the first World Cup, coach Mai Duc Chung affirmed: “If to set the goal to win the US or the Netherlands, it seems funny, because they are the defending champion and runner-up of the tournament. and high level. But competition always has a specific goal.
For example, the goal of the Vietnamese women’s team is to reduce the number of goals I lose or just score a goal against the opponent’s net to be successful. Although we know that the football level of Asian teams is still limited compared to Europe and America, we are fearless and even more excited to meet these teams.”