Vietnam progresses to the semifinals of the MSIG Serenity Cup, but they are determined to triumph over Thailand in their final group match.
Vietnam's central midfielder Duong Thi Van's recovery and potential return for the 3rd Place Final of the ASEAN Women's MSIG Serenity Cup against Thailand remain uncertain. The tournament, which took place from August 6 to 19, saw Vietnam advance to the semi-finals and the 3rd Place Final. However, public information regarding Duong Thi Van’s injury status or participation in the match against Thailand is not available [1][2][3][5].
In the team's previous match against Indonesia, Duong Thi Van suffered a knee injury in the 24th minute and was sent to the hospital for additional checks. The incident occurred during a clash with an Indonesian player [6]. Despite her injury, Vietnam managed to secure a convincing 7-0 victory, with goals scored by Phạm Hải Yến (twice), Nguyễn Thị Bích Thùy, Hoàng Thị Loan, Ngân Thị Vạn Sự, Trần Thị Thu Thảo, and Nguyễn Thị Tuyết Ngân [7].
Coach Mai Đức Chung expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance, stating they could have scored at least 10 goals against Indonesia. He also revealed that he made changes to the starting lineup for the match [4]. Vietnam's current position below Thailand in the group ranking table has set the target for Coach Chung to beat Thailand and take the leading position [8].
Indonesia's coach, Joko Susilo, attributed their defeat to players not being in their best form and the absence of key players due to club restrictions. He also mentioned that the lack of communication between teammates led to a poorer performance than expected [9]. Thailand advanced to the semi-finals with a 7-0 win over Cambodia in a previous match [10].
As Vietnam prepares to face Thailand on August 12, Coach Chung sees the upcoming match as a chance to take the leading position in the group. He stated that the win could potentially be 50-50 for both teams, as they have been observing every Thailand match in the tournament [11]. The outcome of this match will not only determine the final group ranking but also set the stage for the upcoming ASEAN Women's MSIG Serenity Cup.
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In the light of Duong Thi Van's recent football injury, the team's AI analysis shows that her potential return for the 3rd Place Final against Thailand remains unclear, due to the knee injury sustained during the match against Indonesia. Regardless, coach Mai Duc Chung sees the upcoming football match against Thailand as a significant opportunity for Vietnam to claim the leading position in the group, aiming for a potential 50-50 victory.
