Vietnam Women's National Team Expected Lineup vs Japan: Thanh Nha, Bich Thuy to Start

The Vietnam Women's National Team confronts a significant challenge when facing the Japan Women's National Team in the last group stage match of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup. Considering the circumstances of this game, Coach Mai Duc Chung will make deliberate calculations regarding the lineup.

The match between the Vietnam Women's National Team and Japan takes place at 16:00 on March 10 in the final Group C fixture of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup. This is regarded as a very tough challenge for Coach Mai Duc Chung and his squad, as they must face one of the strongest teams in Asia and the world.

After two matches, the Japan National Team has already secured a quarter-final spot with impressive form: scoring 13 goals and conceding none. Notably, they recently defeated India 11-0, reaffirming their status as a top contender for the championship. Meanwhile, the Vietnam Women's National Team faced a setback by losing 0-1 to Chinese Taipei in their second match, despite having decent ball control but lacking effectiveness in finishing.

In this decisive match, the realistic goal for the Vietnam National Team is to secure at least one point to guarantee a quarter-final berth. If that is not achieved, the team needs to minimize the number of goals conceded and avoid a heavy defeat to retain hope of advancing as one of the best-performing third-place teams.

Therefore, Coach Mai Duc Chung is likely to deploy a lineup leaning towards defense. Goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh continues to be the primary choice in goal. The defensive line consists of Tran Thi Duyen, Thu Thao, Cu Thi Huynh Nhu, and Diem My. In the midfield, Coach Mai Duc Chung may arrange Hai Linh, Thai Thi Thao, and Duong Thi Van. The wings are handled by Bich Thuy and Thanh Nha, while Hai Yen plays as the highest attacker.

In terms of tactics, Vietnam is predicted to play with a deep formation, maintain tight spacing, and wait for counter-attacking opportunities using Thanh Nha's speed. Most importantly, they must limit individual errors and avoid conceding early goals under the pressure from Japan's possession-based and quick combination play.

Expected Lineup of Vietnam Women's National Team: Kim Thanh; Tran Thi Duyen, Thu Thao, Cu Thi Huynh Nhu, Diem My; Hai Linh, Thai Thi Thao, Duong Thi Van; Bich Thuy, Thanh Nha, Hai Yen.

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