Coach Mai Duc Chung: “We burst with joy after the final whistle”
Head coach Mai Duc Chung could not hide his tremendous happiness after Vietnam beat Chinese Taipei 2-1 on Sunday to book their first-ever place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
“We are very delighted to secure the aggregate triumph today as promised to the fans. There are no words to describe that joy,” Chung told reporters after the match.
“When the referee blew the final whistle, we all burst with joy. I rushed to the field to celebrate with the players,” he said, extending his thanks to the whole team for their hard work to reap such sweet results.
Chuong Thi Kieu and Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy got on the scoresheet as Vietnam edged past Chinese Taipei to realise their World Cup dream.
Mai Duc Chung’s side won the playoff round with six points following two successive wins, three points ahead of Chinese Taipei and six above bottom-placed Thailand.
In an interview granted to FIFA reporters, captain Huynh Nhu did not hide her joy and pride for what the Vietnamese team have achieved.
“It’s a great feeling. It came as a result of the whole team’s efforts. We fought resiliently from the first days until the last moment. I would like to thank all my teammates and especially Vietnamese football fans who always support, follow and cheer for the Vietnamese women’s team,” Nhu stated.
She asked the home fans to continue to support the national women’s team in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, while conveying a message to the young players that they can fulfill their dream provided they keep trying.
