AFC Women's Asian Cup
While her two goals proved decisive, Van Su insisted the victory at the Perth Rectangular Stadium was built on preparation and belief rather than individual brilliance.
“The whole team delivered today. We fought with everything we had,” said Van Su. “The coaching staff prepared the right tactics for us and we did our best to follow the game plan. I’m very proud of my teammates and the way we performed today.”
Vietnam were tested after India equalised in the second half but Van Su revealed there was no panic within the squad.
“Coming into the second half, we talked and motivated each other as a team. Unfortunately, India scored but we knew there was still plenty of time. We kept encouraging one another, gave our best, and were able to score another goal. We’re very happy with that.”
Vietnam were tested after India equalised in the second half but Van Su revealed there was no panic within the squad.
“Coming into the second half, we talked and motivated each other as a team. Unfortunately, India scored but we knew there was still plenty of time. We kept encouraging one another, gave our best, and were able to score another goal. We’re very happy with that.”
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The Hanoi I Women’s Football Club forward struck the winner in the seventh minute of added time, a reward stemming from meticulous preparation behind the scenes.
“Our coaching staff prepared the right tactics for us and in training we spent a lot of time reviewing videos of India and learning from past experiences. So for this goal, I want to dedicate it to my head coach. It’s an emotional moment, so this goal is for him.”
“Our coaching staff prepared the right tactics for us and in training we spent a lot of time reviewing videos of India and learning from past experiences. So for this goal, I want to dedicate it to my head coach. It’s an emotional moment, so this goal is for him.”
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Van Su, however, acknowledged the need to learn from the lapse that allowed India back into the match.
“Everyone saw that things on the pitch happen very quickly. Just a brief lapse can create a situation like that. We will take it as a learning experience and use it to strengthen ourselves for the next match.”
“Everyone saw that things on the pitch happen very quickly. Just a brief lapse can create a situation like that. We will take it as a learning experience and use it to strengthen ourselves for the next match.”
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