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Vietnamese men's team left for the Philippines. (Photo: tuoitre.vn) |
The squads have set the target of winning the gold medals at SEA Games 30.
The male team’s head coach Park Hang-seo brought with him 21 players, including a third reserve goalkeeper.
Vietnam will play against Brunei on November 25 in the opener of Group B which also includes Laos, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand.
Meanwhile, head coach Mai Duc Chung on November 21 finalised his 20-strong women’s squad that includes two goalkeepers, six defenders, nine midfielders, and three strikers.
The team has just finished a 10-day intensive training camp in Japan and Chung was pleased with the progress of his players.
Vietnam, who won the AFF Championship in August, are in Group B and will play Thailand in the first match on November 26 and then Indonesia three days later at Binan Stadium in Laguna. Group A gathers Myanmar, Malaysia, and the hosts.
The teams will compete in a round robin format and the two best of each group will advance to the semi-finals. The final is scheduled for December 9.
Two years ago in Malaysia, women’s football featured only five teams, competing in a round robin format. Vietnam triumphed after taking top place on goal difference over Thailand.
Source: VNA