The two teams went level into halftime before the Vietnam captain got on the scoresheet to steer her side to their third successive title at the SEA Games arena.

Huynh Nhu scores in the second half to steer Vietnam to their third successive SEA Games title.

Vietnam poured constant pressure on Thailand after the first whistle, with Nguyen Thi Van and Huynh Nhu almost opening the scoring, but goalkeeper Boonsing made smart saves to rescue the Thai side.

In the face of Vietnam’s diverse attacks, Thailand were force to play on the defence in the following minutes.

Vietnam dominated ball possession but could not find the back of the net before halftime.

After the break, Mai Duc Chung’s side maintained their dominance and went ahead in the 59th minute thanks to Huynh Nhu’s brilliant showing. The Vietnam captain broke the offside trap and dribbled the ball past goalkeeper Boonsing before slotting it into the empty net to put Vietnam in front.

After the goal, Thailand pushed hard for an equaliser, but only to see Vietnam almost double their advantage in the 80th minute. Tuyet Dung’s shot was parried by Boonsing and Thuy Trang fired a shot on the rebound which was denied by the post.

Vietnamese players celebrate after the match.

With time running out, Thailand created several opportunities but could not convert any of them into a goal.

With the 1-0 victory, Vietnam won the SEA Games women’s football gold medal for the third successive time.

Earlier on the same day, the Philippines came from behind to beat Myanmar 2-1 to win the bronze medal.

SEA Games 31: free tickets to men’s football matches in Nam Dinh

Matches of the men’s football at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) will be opened for free at the Thien Truong Stadium in the northern province of Nam Dinh.

Schedule of SEA Games 31 football matches released

The organising committee of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) on April 14 announced the schedule of football matches of the Games.

Football body discusses preparatory works for competition at SEA Games 31

Acting President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Tran Quoc Tuan on April 12 chaired a meeting with its Board of General Secretariat and relevant offices to discuss the organisation of football events of the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

FIFA and AFC highly praise Vietnam’s recent football achievements

Officials of FIFA and AFC have spoken highly of the football achievements that Vietnam has recorded during recent meetings with Tran Quoc Tuan, acting president of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

Source: NDO