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Vietnam Overpower Nepal in Olympic Paris 2024 Women’s Football Qualifying Match

On Wednesday, Vietnam kicked off their first qualifying round for the 2024 Paris Olympics with a resounding 5-1 win over hosts Nepal, with Striker Huynh Nhu scoring two goals.

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27 April, 2023

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The difference between Vietnam’s 33rd place and Nepal’s 100th ranking in the world rankings was evident at Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal, as the visitors dominated the match from the outset.

As a result, Nepal conceded three goals in the first half.

Pham Hai Yen opened the scoring for Vietnam when she headed into the far corner following a cross from Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung in the 11th minute.

Vietnam doubled their tally in the 35th minute after a penalty awarded for Samikshya Ghimire’s handball in the box. Huynh Nhu confidently stepped up to the spot and converted the kick with ease.

The visitors made it 3-0 three minutes later as Nepali defender Amrita Jaishi unfortunately gifted a goal.

Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung sent a pinpoint pass to Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy, who deftly released the ball to the center of the pitch. However, Jaishi impacted the trajectory of the ball, causing it to unexpectedly deflect and surprise goalkeeper Anjila Tumbapo Subba.

Vietnam sealed their victory with a fourth goal three minutes into the second half, when skipper Huynh Nhu capitalized on a cross from Hoang Thi Loan to find the back of the net.

Sabitra Bhandari slashed the deficit for the home team with just one minute left in the game, in the 79th minute.

Fed by Saru Limbu with a pinpoint through ball at the edge of the penalty box, Bhandari confidently fired the ball past the advancing goalkeeper, Khong Thi Hang.

Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha scored an incredible goal to give Vietnam a four-goal advantage as the Nepali goalkeeper, Subba, was unable to predict the trajectory of the ball from 35 yards away. Nha’s remarkable strike sparked joyous celebrations amongst her teammates and the fans.

Following the thrilling 5-1 play, the two teams are set to face off in a highly-anticipated rematch on Saturday.

Seven groups have been formed in the initial stage of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Football Qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. This round of qualification will see teams from all over the continent vying for a chance to represent their countries in the world’s most prestigious sporting event. With the competition set to be tougher than ever, every team will be hoping to come out on top and secure their spot in Paris. The groups have been drawn, and the matches are set to begin. It promises to be an exciting few months of football, and with the Olympic Games looming large on the horizon, the stakes are high for all involved.

Group C initially had four teams, but when Palestine and Afghanistan withdrew, Vietnam and Nepal had to compete against each other twice to determine which nation would progress.

The winners of each group will progress to the second round, where they will be joined by the five highest-seeded Asian teams: North Korea, Japan, Australia, China, and South Korea.

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Striker Huynh Nhu netted a brace as Vietnam put in a scintillating display to trounce hosts Nepal 5-1 in the opening game of the first qualifying round for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday.

The stark disparity between Vietnam‘s 33rd place and Nepal‘s 100th standing in the world ranking was evident at Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal during the game, with the visitors dominating from the outset.

As a result, Nepal suffered a 3-goal deficit in the first half.

Pham Hai Yen opened the scoring for Vietnam in the 11th minute, heading a cross from Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung into the far corner.

Vietnam doubled their tally in the 35th minute after the Nepali defender Samikshya Ghimire handled the ball inside the penalty box. Huynh Nhu showed no hesitation and confidently dispatched the spot kick.

The visitors extended their lead to 3-0 three minutes later, as Nepali defender Amrita Jaishi gifted them an unfortunate goal.

Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung passed the ball to Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy, releasing it to the center. Unfortunately, the ball deflected off Jaishi, taking Anjila Tumbapo Subba by surprise and rolling in to the goalkeeper’s net.

Vietnam made it 4-0 just three minutes into the second half when skipper Huynh Nhu fired the ball into the back of the nets after receiving a cross from Hoang Thi Loan.

Sabitra Bhandari cut the deficit for the home team in the 79^th minute.

Fed by Saru Limbu with a through ball at the edge of the box, Bhandari unleashed a shot that flew past the advancing goalkeeper Khong Thi Hang.

Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha scored an incredible goal from 35 yards out to give Vietnam a four-goal lead over Nepal. Subba, the Nepali goalkeeper, was unable to judge the trajectory of the ball correctly, allowing Nha to restore the impressive cushion.

Following the epic 5-1 play, the two teams are set for a thrilling rematch on Saturday. Both sides will be determined to outdo each other and reclaim the bragging rights. It promises to be a fascinating game, as both teams look to put their best foot forward and deliver a scintillating performance. The stakes are high and the fans will be eagerly awaiting the clash of these two titans.

Seven groups have been formed for the first round of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) women’s football qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Each group will feature four teams, who will battle it out to secure a place in the second round of qualifying. The teams will contest an eight-match round-robin tournament, with the group winners advancing to the next stage. The second round of qualifying will be a knockout tournament to determine the five Asian representatives at the Paris Olympics.

This is an exciting opportunity for women’s football teams across Asia to make their mark on the international stage. The teams that progress through the qualification stages will be looking to follow in the footsteps of Japan and China, who both won medals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. It will be a long and challenging journey for the teams involved, but one that could lead to glory in Paris.

Group C originally had four teams, but after Palestine and Afghanistan withdrew, Vietnam and Nepal have to play each other twice to decide who progresses to the next round.

The winners of each group progress to the second round, where they are to be joined by the five highest-seeded Asian teams — North Korea, Japan, Australia, China, and South Korea.

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