[Pictures] Farewell party held for Vietnamese women’s football team for FIFA Women’s World Cup

The Australian and New Zealand Embassies on July 2 held a gala reception to bid farewell to the Vietnamese women’s national football team for the largest women’s football event in the world – the FIFA Women’s World Cup Tournament.
An art performance at the farewell.

An art performance at the farewell.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong speaks at the party.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong speaks at the party.

Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski speaks at the event.

Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski speaks at the event.

Head coach of the Vietnamese women’s team Mai Duc Chung shares about the efforts that the Vietnamese women’s team have gone through and the goals they are aiming for at the tournament.

Head coach of the Vietnamese women’s team Mai Duc Chung shares about the efforts that the Vietnamese women’s team have gone through and the goals they are aiming for at the tournament.



Captain Huynh Nhu signs an autograph on a fan’s shirt.

Captain Huynh Nhu signs an autograph on a fan’s shirt.

Delegates along with head coach Mai Duc Chung and five female players pose for photos.

Delegates along with head coach Mai Duc Chung and five female players pose for photos.

All are looking for a successful tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

All are looking for a successful tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

In an interview with Nhan Dan Newspaper, Australian Ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski said: “Although there are many strong teams, I believe that Vietnam and Australia will be able to do amazing things. If Vietnam’s team goes further, I will return to Australia to watch your team live.”

In an interview with Nhan Dan Newspaper, Australian Ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski said: “Although there are many strong teams, I believe that Vietnam and Australia will be able to do amazing things. If Vietnam’s team goes further, I will return to Australia to watch your team live.”

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