Preview - Group A: Korea Republic, Vietnam to battle for supremacy

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group A: Korea Republic, Vietnam to battle for supremacy

Jeju: Vietnam will be aiming to deny Korea Republic Group A supremacy when the teams meet in their final AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying fixture at the Jeju World Cup Stadium on Sunday.

Colin Bell’s Taeguk Ladies flexed their muscles in the 7-0 win over Myanmar on the opening day, while Vietnam needed a second half push to see off Tim Myint Aung’s charges 1-0.

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Debut goal a dream come true for Vietnam hero Ngan 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Debut goal a dream come true for Vietnam hero Ngan 

Jeju: Ngan Thi Van Su enjoyed a dream debut for Vietnam, emerging the match-winner in the 1-0 defeat of Myanmar in the  AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers on Thursday.

Ngan, who came on as a second half substitute, was inside the penalty box at the right time to nod home Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy’s cross in the 62nd minute.

Vietnam then held firm for victory, which sealed their place in the Play-offs, and Mai Duc Chung’s side face Korea Republic on Sunday to determine the Group A winners.

Mai's half-time pep talk propels Vietnam to victory

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Mai's half-time pep talk propels Vietnam to victory

Jeju: Mai Duc Chung’s half-time encouragement paved the way for Vietnam's 1-0 win over Myanmar in Group A of the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers at the Jeju World Cup Stadium on Thursday.

After a goalless first half, Ngan Thi Van Su’s 62nd minute header proved the difference as Vietnam confirmed their place in next month’s Play-offs for a berth in Tokyo 2020.

They face Korea Republic, who defeated Myanmar 7-0 in their opener, on Sunday to determine the group winners.

We lost to a better side, says Myanmar’s Mya

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

We lost to a better side, says Myanmar’s Mya

Jeju: Goalkeeper Mya Phu Ngon has revealed that Myanmar's mistakes caused their 1-0 defeat to Vietnam in the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers final round Group A tie at the Jeju World Cup Stadium on Thursday.

Myanmar came into the match having suffered a 7-0 defeat to Korea Republic in their opener but held their own for the first 45 minutes against Vietnam before conceding a goal just after the hour mark which sent Tin Myint Aung's side crashing out of the tournament.

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.

Jia: Mental strength made up for China PR's physical challenges

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Jia: Mental strength made up for China PR's physical challenges

Sydney: China PR head coach Jia Xiuquan paid tribute to his side’s mental toughness, after they closed an exceptionally challenging week with a stunning 6-1 win against Thailand in the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament on Friday.

Unable to train and confined to their Brisbane hotel for an extended period as a result of health precautions, the Steel Roses showed they have an iron will, producing four first-half goals to claim a commanding victory a little over 24 hours after arriving in Sydney.

With three points emphatically secured, Jia revealed his satisfaction at his team’s ability to overcome their trying circumstances.

Milicic sees room for improvement despite Australia masterclass

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Milicic sees room for improvement despite Australia masterclass

Sydney: A largely satisfied Ante Milicic said his Australian side still need to improve defensively if they are to challenge the world’s best, after they cantered to a 7-0 win over Chinese Taipei in their opening AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifier on Friday.

A Caitlin Foord hat-trick helped the Matildas avoid any slip ups on a sodden Campbelltown Stadium pitch, but Milicic seized on a handful of sloppy defensive moments, including one which saw Chinese Taipei striker Lee Hsiu-chin hit the woodwork, as something for his star-studded side to work on.

In their first competitive match since the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 – where long balls over the back four caused regular problems for Milicic’s side – the Australian boss said the issue remains a long-term concern.