Women’s football team arrive in Nepal for Olympic first qualifying round

The team will have two matches with the host Nepal women’s team in Group C on April 5 and 8 in Kathmandu. There are only two teams in this group after Afghanistan and Palestine withdrew. The winner will advance to the second qualifier.

Speaking at a press conference on April 4, Coach Mai Duc Chung said that after a flight of about 22 hours, the team will make necessary preparation and play to the fullest of their capacity.

Striker Huynh Nhu said that despite the difference in rankings, Vietnam women’s football team respect all opponents.

Nepalese women’s team have mastered good technique and improved a lot in recent years, so the matches will be tough one for Vietnam, she added.