Vietnam Women's National Team Beat Jiangsu Women's Club 1-0: A Win for Testing, Not for Complacency

The Vietnam women's national team started their preparation for the 20th Asian Games with a 1-0 friendly victory over Jiangsu Women's Club, thanks to a 14th-minute goal from Hai Yen. The scoreline was modest, but the match served a deeper purpose: testing tactical structure and squad depth. Head coach Hoang Van Phuc kept the core lineup for the first 60 minutes, focusing on defensive organization and quick transitions. A clean sheet was secured, and around 10 substitutes were introduced between the 61st and 87th minutes. This indicated that squad evaluation mattered more than chasing a bigger win. The real benchmark, however, will come on September 9 against the China women's national team. That match will reveal whether Vietnam's low-block and transition approach can hold against a stronger opponent. Concerns remain about over-reliance on Hai Yen for goals and the risk of overconfidence from beating a club side. Overall, the friendly was a useful step, but not conclusive proof of readiness for ASIAD.