Our youngsters will learn from this, says Vietnam's Chung
Newcastle: Mai Duc Chung hopes his young squad will benefit from their exposure to a top-class Australian side, after Vietnam’s hopes of reaching a first ever Olympic football tournament suffered a five-goal blow at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday.
Tokyo 2020 - Play-off first leg: Australia 5-0 Vietnam
Newcastle: Australia moved to within touching distance of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a dominant 5-0 win in the first leg of their qualifying Play-off against Vietnam at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday.
Orlando: Olympic hosts Japan suffered their first defeat since the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, losing 3-1 to Spain in their opening SheBelieves Cup fixture on Thursday.
Tokyo 2020: Catley aiming to take club dominance to international stage
Newcastle: Fresh from winning silverware on the domestic front, full-back Steph Catley is hoping to keep the good times rolling when Australia face Vietnam in the first leg of their AFC Women’s Olympic qualifying play-off at the McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday.
Takakura: I'd be lying if I said there was no pressure
Tokyo: Asako Takakura will be hoping she has a stay to remember in her nation’s capital. As coach of the Nadeshiko, hosts at Tokyo 2020, her goal will be to reach the gold medal match at the Olympic Stadium on 7 August.
Good buildup will take China PR to Tokyo 2020, says skipper Wu
Sydney: A fully fit China PR will be confident of qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics by overcoming Korea Republic in a two-legged play-off next month, according to captain Wu Haiyan.
Bell urges Korea Republic to remain focused for Play-offs
Jeju: Head coach Colin Bell wants his Korea Republic players to stay on their toes after the East Asians defeated Vietnam 3-0 to seal top spot in Group A of the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament on Sunday.