Nguyen eager to begin qualifying campaign with a flourish

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Nguyen eager to begin qualifying campaign with a flourish

Jeju: Midfielder Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung is confident Vietnam will secure a win against Myanmar in their AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group A fixture on Thursday.

An added incentive for Nguyen and her teammates is that a win at the Jeju World Cup Stadium would seal their place in next month’s Play-offs, with Myanmar having suffered a 7-0 defeat to Korea Republic in the three-team Group A.

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Qualifiers - Group A Preview: Vietnam taking nothing for granted against Myanmar

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group A Preview: Vietnam taking nothing for granted against Myanmar

Jeju: Head coach Mai Duc Chung is not afraid to admit that Myanmar can pose a threat to Vietnam’s 2020 Tokyo Olympics qualification bid when the sides meet in their Group A tie at the Jeju World Cup Stadium on Thursday.

Vietnam will open their campaign against a Myanmar side who are aiming to bounce back from their 7-0 defeat to Korea Republic on Monday.

The top two teams from Group A will advance to the Play-offs with the Group B sides, with the winners to join hosts Japan in the Olympics.

Kerr eager to play her part on road to Tokyo

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kerr eager to play her part on road to Tokyo

Sydney: Australia captain Sam Kerr remains hopeful of leaving her mark on this week’s AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Sydney, despite a nagging quadriceps injury which has put her participation in doubt.

The prolific striker, who recently completed a high-profile move to FA Women’s Super League powerhouse Chelsea, is far from a certain starter when the Matildas begin their campaign against group leaders Chinese Taipei on Friday, saying the team would take no unnecessary gambles to get her into Ante Milicic’s starting line-up.

We must improve against Vietnam, says Ji

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

We must improve against Vietnam, says Ji

Jeju: Korea Republic are one win away from making next month’s Tokyo 2020 Olympics Play-offs but Ji So-yun says there’s still room for improvement.

Colin Bell’s side got their Group A campaign of the third round of the Qualifiers off to a great start, scoring seven goals against Myanmar at the Jeju World Cup Stadium on Monday.

Ji, who contributed a brace, however feels the team can still work on certain areas of the game ahead of their final fixture against Vietnam on Sunday.

Bell applauds players as Korea Republic make super start to Qualifiers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bell applauds players as Korea Republic make super start to Qualifiers

Jeju: Colin Bell has praised his Korea Republic players for their empathic 7-0 victory over Myanmar in the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group A opener at the Jeju World Cup Stadium on Monday.

Ji So-yun, Park Yee-Un and Yeo Min-ji all scored braces while Lee So-dam also found the back of the net as the Taeguk Ladies began their Olympic qualifying campaign on a positive note.

Myanmar, on the other, will be hoping for an improved performance when they face Vietnam on Thursday.

Yee insists Myanmar’s Olympic hopes still alive

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Yee insists Myanmar’s Olympic hopes still alive

Jeju: Yee Yee Oo is confident Myanmar can bounce back from their 7-0 defeat to Korea Republic in their AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group A opener on Monday.

Myanmar found Korea Republic too hot to handle at the Jeju World Cup Stadium and their hopes of qualifying for the 2020 Olympics are hanging by a thread going into Thursday's meeting with Vietnam.

Qualifiers Final Round - Group A MD1: Myanmar 0-7 Korea Republic

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers Final Round - Group A MD1: Myanmar 0-7 Korea Republic

Jeju: Korea Republic got their AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament off to a flying start with a 7-0 win over Myanmar in their Group A opener at the Jeju World Cup Stadium on Monday.

Ji So-yun put the Taeguk Ladies ahead with a fifth minute penalty and Lee So-dam doubled their advantage for a 2-0 lead at half-time, before Korea Republic turned on the power in the second half to register a resounding win.

Colin Bell’s side are one step closer to earning a spot at Tokyo 2020, while Myanmar will have to win their next match against Vietnam to keep their Olympic dream alive.