Việt Nam must win every match to defend SEA Games title

HÀ NỘI — The coach of Việt Nam’s women’s football team says they must be at their very best to defend their SEA Games title. Việt Nam will play Malaysia in the first match on May 3 at the Army Stadium. Coach Soleen Al-Zoubi of Malaysia said Việt Nam were strong but they had a game plan to stop the reigning champions. Coach Alen Stajcic of the Philippines appreciated Việt Nam as the top team in the region. He said Việt Nam were a different rival at the 32nd SEA Games as they were developing strongly.