AFC Women's Asian Cup
The East Asian side suffered a 2-0 defeat to Japan on Matchday One of Group C but head coach Prasobchoke Chokemor is confident his players will rebound against a buoyant Vietnam, who edged India 2-1.
“After the defeat, the aim is for us to bounce back,” said Prasobchoke. “The focus now is to stay strong, maintain our belief and look ahead to the next match with confidence.
Chokemor deployed a deep-lying block against Japan and the Thai tactician is expected to adjust his defensive setup against Vietnam.
Chokemor deployed a deep-lying block against Japan and the Thai tactician is expected to adjust his defensive setup against Vietnam.
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“We are not worried about what tactics we are going to use against Vietnam. My priority is defining the key principle – to play for the win. How we do it can vary. Every game is different but the fundamental mindset remains the same. You must always play to win.
“Our goalkeeper Wang Yu-ting did exceptionally well against Japan. She’s still very young but this experience will help her grow. I believe she can become one of the top goalkeepers in Asia.”
“Our goalkeeper Wang Yu-ting did exceptionally well against Japan. She’s still very young but this experience will help her grow. I believe she can become one of the top goalkeepers in Asia.”
For Vietnam, it is about building on their momentum from the morale-boosting victory over India but head coach Mai Duc Chung is expecting a stiff challenge from Chinese Taipei.
“Fortunately we got the win in the last match. Tomorrow we play at 1pm, which is a challenge, and the opponents are also more familiar with us,” said Mai. “Playing in the afternoon is not easy but the spirit in this team is strong and we hope to perform like we did in the last match and get the result we want.
“Every team has tactics depending on the opponents. They (Chinese Taipei) lost their opening match, so I think they may play a bit more aggressively this time compared to how they played before.”
“Fortunately we got the win in the last match. Tomorrow we play at 1pm, which is a challenge, and the opponents are also more familiar with us,” said Mai. “Playing in the afternoon is not easy but the spirit in this team is strong and we hope to perform like we did in the last match and get the result we want.
“Every team has tactics depending on the opponents. They (Chinese Taipei) lost their opening match, so I think they may play a bit more aggressively this time compared to how they played before.”
A second win will see Vietnam move a step closer to the quarter-finals but the 74-year-old tactician stressed the importance of keeping his players focused.
“In this group we have to keep fighting to move forward. We must stay focused and give our best if we want to go far in this tournament.
“Chinese Taipei have experienced players, they have improved a lot over the past four months.”
“In this group we have to keep fighting to move forward. We must stay focused and give our best if we want to go far in this tournament.
“Chinese Taipei have experienced players, they have improved a lot over the past four months.”
Trivia
● Vietnam have won their last two games against Chinese Taipei at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup (Play-off in 2022, Group Stage in 2006) after losing their maiden encounter in 1999. Their 2-1 win in their most recent meeting was the first time they’ve scored multiple goals in a game against Chinese Taipei at the tournament.
● Chinese Taipei have been kept goalless in six of their last seven group stage games at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, including in a 2-0 loss to Japan to begin their 2026 campaign; their only goals in that stretch all came in a 5-0 win against IR Iran in 2022.
● Vietnam are on a three-game winning run at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, equaling their best winning streak at the tournament; though, they have kept a clean sheet in only one of their last 17 games in the competition.
● Wang Yu-Ting (Chinese Taipei) made nine saves on Matchday 1, the most of any goalkeeper, and finished with an 80 percent save percentage. Her nine saves are the third-most of any goalkeeper in a game across the last three editions of the tournament.
Chinese Taipei v Vietnam
Venue: Perth Rectangular Stadium (Perth)
Kick-off: Saturday, 13:00 (UTC+8)
Venue: Perth Rectangular Stadium (Perth)
Kick-off: Saturday, 13:00 (UTC+8)
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