(Live football) Today (March 7), the Vietnamese women's team will enter their second match in Group C - AFC Asian Cup 2026 against Chinese Taipei, following their opening victory.
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After the 2-1 victory over the Indian women's team in the opening match, the Vietnamese women's team is focusing all their attention on the second match against Chinese Taipei in the AFC Asian Cup 2026 group stage. This match is considered crucial for Coach Mai Đức Chung and his team in their quest for a ticket to advance.
In the opening match, despite securing 3 points, the Vietnamese women's team did not fully demonstrate their best performance. The players still had moments where they were not in sync, particularly some poorly handled situations leading to lost possession in midfield. Therefore, the coaching staff is actively adjusting tactics to help the team play more cohesively and effectively before the next match.
On the other side, Chinese Taipei, despite losing, caused considerable trouble for Japan — the top contender in the group. From the start of the match, this team opted for a tight defensive strategy, organizing a low formation and causing Japan's attack to face many difficulties for most of the game. Only in the second half did the Japanese team manage to score a goal to decide the match.
In the context where Japan is almost certain to top the group, the competition for the remaining positions becomes very intense. The Vietnamese women's team and Chinese Taipei are seen as direct rivals in the race for a quarter-final spot through the second-place position or one of the best third-place teams.
For the Vietnamese women's team, the goal is not only to advance past the Asian Cup group stage but also to aim for a second World Cup qualification in history. Therefore, all tactical considerations must be carefully weighed. A draw against Chinese Taipei could also be an acceptable scenario, helping the team maintain advantage before the final round.
Nevertheless, professionally, Chinese Taipei will definitely be a tougher challenge compared to India. Additionally, the hot weather conditions will also significantly affect the players' stamina. To achieve a favorable result, Coach Mai Đức Chung's players must play with concentration and maximum effort throughout the 90 minutes.