Earlier, Vietnamese coach Mai Duc Chung acknowledged that Australia were far ahead of his side in terms of physical strength, fitness and quality, so Vietnam only aimed to avoid getting yellow cards, stay healthy and keep the score down.

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 on March 6.

As it turned out, Australia dominated the game completely.

Vietnam are ranked 32nd in the world and Australia stand seventh. Australia have played in three Olympics and made the last-eight twice, while Vietnam have never competed in any Olympics.

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

LS Holdings becomes new sponsor of pro football leagues

LS Holdings of the Republic of Korea signed a sponsorship deal for the 2020 professional football leagues with the Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company (VPF) in Hanoi on February 6.

Bamboo Airways becomes sponsor of national football cup

Vietnam’s newest carrier Bamboo Airways will become the main sponsor of the 2020 national football cup.

Coronavirus fears force Vietnamese football season to be postponed

With fears surrounding the coronavirus (nCoV) outbreak the nation’s sporting schedule has been forced to change with the start of the V-League 1 season being delayed whilst the National Cup and Super Cup 2020 have also had their dates changed.

Vietnamese footballer to play for Spanish futsal club

Vietnamese futsal player Pham Duc Hoa has signed a contract to play for O Parrulo Ferrol FS of Spain after a successful trial with the team recently.

Ambassadors send Tet greetings, gender equality messages with female footballers

Foreign ambassadors have extended their greetings ahead of Vietnamese traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) festival in a video featuring the national women’s football team.

Source: VNA