Vietnam U20 coach speaks after 2-0 victory over South Korea

The Japanese strategist acknowledged his players' efforts, but still demanded that Vietnam U20 needs further improvement before entering the Asian tournament.

On March 12 afternoon, the Vietnam women's U20 team secured their first victory during the training camp in China after defeating the KSPO women's football club (South Korea) with a score of 2-0. This result provides significant motivation for the red-shirted girls ahead of entering the continental competition.

Evaluating the team's performance after the match, coach Okiyama Masahiko stated: “In the match against the KSPO women's football club (South Korea), the whole team performed well and achieved a 2-0 victory. The players competed with focus, discipline, and demonstrated high determination throughout the game.

However, the team still has many aspects to continue refining and is striving daily to improve. This victory helps the players gain more confidence heading into the tournament and its highest goal,”the Japanese strategist emphasized.

In this match, Vietnam U20 not only organized a tight defense but also proactively regained possession to launch effective counterattacks, while gradually adapting well to the pace of play.

Regarding the opponent, the KSPO women's club is a collective with high professional quality, possessing speed, individual technique, and excellent short-range coordination. However, with unity and determination, the Vietnam women's U20 team achieved a positive result.

According to the training plan, the Vietnam women's U20 team will have one final friendly match against a Chinese women's football club on March 14 to refine their skills.

After concluding the training camp, on March 15 the entire team will return to Vietnam and relocate their training base to Ho Chi Minh City to continue the final preparation phase before departing for the tournament. In the two-week sprint period, coach Okiyama Masahiko and his players are scheduled to have two high-quality friendly matches against the Uzbekistan women's U20 team on March 24 and March 27.