AFF Women's Championship 2013: Vietnam won the bronze medal

Vietnam emerged third in the competition after beating hosts Myanmar 3-1, with goals off Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh (2nd minute), Tran Thi Kim Hong (14th) and…

23/09/2013 10:56:00

Vietnam emerged third in the competition after beating hosts Myanmar 3-1, with goals off Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh (2nd minute), Tran Thi Kim Hong (14th) and Minh Nguyet (66th). 

Myanmar’s only goal in the game came off captain San San Maw in the 24th minute.  

Vietnam entered the fighting game 3/4 with the host Myanmar . The team of coach Chen Yu Fa has confirmed the strength of the former kingdom when suddenly a goal early in the second minute by defender Ngoc Anh. The heat from the stands with a large crowd in an important game of the home team has not block the Vietnam attacking team atmosphere. Just over 10 minutes later , striker Le Thu Thanh Huong has mixed his attack precisely match to make the score 2-0. On the home side , after repeatedly conceded , the attacking players put up and pulled one lucky player by the end of the 6 recorded in the 1st half .

Sang 2nd half , coach Chen Yu Fa remain squad and require players tightly attempt to preserve the lead and take the opportunity to extend the safe distance of the lead . And a chance to win for the players , but Vietnam is still very much only striker Minh Nguyet successful shot forte , increasing the lead to 3-1 after 66 minutes . One notable situation detrimental to the home team ‘s No. 4 player with a red card referee penalty after 80 minutes due to foul it off to make Myanmar team to play with 10 men squad . Therefore, in the remaining minutes , did not have any more goals are scored , the scoring team win for Vietnam .

Speaking after the match , said coach Chen Yu Fa, compared with last year , Myanmar has made ​​significant progress and the 2 teams with great players in the game today . But Vietnam has the advantage over the early goal should have 2 active players , more excitement at a later time . With this win , the players will play Vietnam at SEA Games more confident 27 but the opportunity is still divided among the teams .

RESULTS

Final: Australia 1 (3) Japan 1 (5)

3rd / 4th Placing: Myanmar 1 Vietnam 3

Source: vff.org.vn