Women's futsal aim for semi-final
The Vietnam national women's futsal team are targeting a semi-final berth at the 2015 Asian Football Confederation Women's Futsal Championships to be held in Nilai, Malaysia, on September 21-26.
The Viet Nam national women's futsal team left for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to prepare for the 2015 AFC Women's Futsal Championship. (Photo vff.org.vn)The Vietnam national women's futsal team are targeting a semi-final berth at the 2015 Asian Football Confederation Women's Futsal Championships to be held in Nilai, Malaysia, on September 21-26.
Eight teams will be drawn into two groups with the winners and runners-up advancing to the semi-finals.
Indonesia have been removed from the competition due to a FIFA suspension, while Jordan have withdrawn.
Vietnam are in Group B with Japan, China and Thailand. Group A consists of Iran, Malaysia, Uzbekistan and Hong Kong.
"It is a challenge for Vietnam in a tournament where they meet strong rivals including Japan and Thailand. However, the team will aim to reach the semi-finals," said head coach Truong Quoc Tuan.
Vietnam will face Japan on September 21, China on September 22 and Thailand one day later.
In preparation for the event, the squad left for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on September 14 to train intensively. They will have two friendly matches against the hosts.
Before Malaysia, the team had trained for nearly two months in HCM City's Thai Son Nam Gymnasium.
"The team have completed their tactical preparation for the tournament. Their physical strength is improved. All players worked on a disciplined and united formation," said Tuan.-VNA
You should also see
PM asks for sufficient power supply under any circumstances
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 20 asked ministries, sectors, agencies, localities, and businesses to make forecasts on the situation and prepare response plans to ensure sufficient power supply for production and daily activities under any circumstances.
See more
Culture - Sports
Lao New Year festival celebrated in Dak Lak
Around the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century, Lao traders came to exchange goods in Buon Don district, the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, and many settled there to establish livelihoods. They brought with them the beautiful cultural aspects and beliefs of the “land of a Million Elephants” and have preserved them to this day.
Culture - Sports
Belgian museum houses thousands of Vietnamese artifacts
A large number of artifacts from various cultures around the world, including thousands of Vietnamese objects, are currently on display at the Royal Museum of Art and History in Belgium (MRAH) - an enticing cultural destination in the capital city of Brussels.
Culture - Sports
Ho Chi Minh City celebrates Vietnam Book Day
Ho Chi Minh City is launching a series of activities at the Book Street and Paris Square in District 1 to celebrate Vietnam Book and Reading Cultural Day (April 21) until April 22.
Culture - Sports
Two athletes qualify for Paris Paralympics
Two first Vietnamese athletes have earned their official spots to compete at the Paralympic Paris 2024.
Culture - Sports
Football: U23 Vietnam ready to face Malaysia
Vietnam are ready to face Malaysia on April 20 in their second match at the AFC Asian U23 Cup following their opening game win against Kuwait.
