Vietnam Women's National Team Receives Unexpected Special Encouragement in Australia

Representatives from the Vietnamese Consulate General in Perth along with the overseas Vietnamese community visited, encouraged, and "boosted morale" for the Vietnam Women's National Team before their match against Japan in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Finals.

On the afternoon of March 8th, the atmosphere at the Vietnam Women's National Team's camp in Perth, Australia, became warmer when representatives from the Vietnamese Consulate General, along with a large number of overseas Vietnamese and Vietnamese supporters from Western Australia, visited and encouraged the entire team. The meeting coincided with International Women's Day on March 8th, providing a special spiritual boost for Coach Mai Duc Chung and his team ahead of the crucial match in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Finals.

The gathering took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The presence of the local Vietnamese community created a meaningful image for the female players competing far from their homeland. The greetings, encouragement, and enthusiastic cheers from the overseas Vietnamese community provided additional motivation for the entire team as they prepare for the upcoming match.

Speaking at the meeting, Vietnamese Consulate General in Perth Nguyen Thanh Ha expressed pride in the persistent fighting spirit and determination of the Vietnam Women's National Team over recent times. He emphasized that the efforts of the players not only bring achievements for national sports but also help spread the image of strong, resilient Vietnamese women on the international stage.

On the occasion of International Women's Day on March 8th, representatives from the Consulate General also conveyed congratulations and wishes for health to the entire coaching staff and players of the Vietnam Women's National Team. Meanwhile, the Vietnamese community in Western Australia expressed their desire to continue accompanying and cheering for the team in their journey to conquer goals in this tournament.

Responding to the affection from the overseas Vietnamese community and diplomatic representatives, Coach Mai Duc Chung, on behalf of the coaching staff and players, expressed sincere gratitude. The head coach of the Vietnam Women's National Team stated that the entire team was deeply moved by the care and encouragement from the Consulate General and the Vietnamese community in Perth, especially while competing far from home.

Coach Mai Duc Chung affirmed that the support from fans has provided significant motivation for the entire team. The Vietnam Women's National Team will continue to focus on preparing optimally in terms of expertise and spirit, heading towards the match against the Japan Women's National Team at 17:00 on March 10th (local time) at Perth Rectangular Stadium, determined to compete wholeheartedly for the colors of the flag and jersey and the pride of Vietnamese women's football.