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Women’s football: Vietnam lose to Australia in Olympic play-off

Despite putting in a great effort, the Vietnam national women’s team lost to Australia 5-0 in the first leg of the Asian qualification play-off for the Tokyo Olympics 2020 held at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on March 6.
Women’s football: Vietnam lose to Australia in Olympic play-off ảnh 1Despite putting in a great effort, the Vietnam national women’s team lost to Australia 5-0 in the first leg of the Asian qualification play-off for the Tokyo Olympics 2020  on March 6. (Photo: thethao247.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) - Despite putting in a great effort, theVietnam national women’s team lost to Australia 5-0 in the first leg ofthe Asian qualification play-off for the Tokyo Olympics 2020 held at McDonaldJones Stadium in Newcastle on March 6.

Earlier, Vietnamesecoach Mai Duc Chung acknowledged that Australia were far ahead of his side interms of physical strength, fitness and quality, so Vietnam only aimedto avoid getting yellow cards, stay healthy and keep the score down.

As it turned out, Australiadominated the game completely.

Vietnam are ranked32nd in the world and Australia stand seventh. Australia have played inthree Olympics and made the last-eight twice, while Vietnamhave never competed in any Olympics.

Vietnam will haveseveral days to rest before meeting Australia in the second leg at Cam Pha Stadiumin the northern province of Quang Ninh on March 11./.

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