Vietnam have advanced to the women’s football final at the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games by defeating Myanmar 1-0 at Cam Pha Stadium in northern Quang Ninh Province on Wednesday night. The hosts consecutively won the gold medal in the 2019 and 2017 tourneys while Myanmar claimed the bronze medal in those two editions. Wednesday’s game were much enlivened by the two teams’ excellence and 15,950 spectators at the stadium. Pham Hai Yen had two chances to face Myanmarese goalkeeper May Zin Nwe, but both her finishes lacked power and accuracy. Vietnamese skipper Cu Thi Huynh Nhu (in red) scores a back header in the women's football semifinal against Myanmar at the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games at Cam Pha Stadium in northern Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam, May 18, 2022. Photo: Tuoi Tre The opener came for Vietnam in the 28th minute. Following a free kick by Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung on the left flank, Cu Thi Huynh Nhu scored with a back header though Zin Nwe managed … [Read more...] about Vietnam beat Myanmar, enter 31st SEA Games women’s football final
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Vietnam continue ruling SEA Games women’s football with third consecutive title
The Vietnam women’s football team have wrapped up their 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games campaign in style after grabbing a 1-0 victory against archrivals Thailand in the title match on Saturday night to successfully defend their gold medal at the region’s largest sporting event. The game at northern Quang Ninh Province’s Cam Pha Stadium, which was fully filled with 16,020 spectators, was Vietnam’s ninth consecutive SEA Games final and the sixth in a row for Thailand. After the hosts dominated in the first 15 minutes, Thailand started pushing forward. No goals were scored despite many chances created by both sides in the first half. Vietnamese (in red) and Thai players vie for a ball during their women's final at the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games at Cam Pha Stadium in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam, May 21, 2022. Photo: Tuoi Tre Vietnam opened the scoring 14 minutes after the restart despite pressure from Thailand. Duong Thi Van won the ball back in the … [Read more...] about Vietnam continue ruling SEA Games women’s football with third consecutive title
Success for all shows regional growth
Vietnamese taekwondo artists in the performance event on May 16. The SEA Games 31 received great support from residents and international friends. VNA/VNS Photo Huy Hùng Thanh Hà The SEA Games 31 has been well organised and all delegations have had a successful event, despite many difficulties in the run up to the Games. The regional biennial sporting festival came to a close with a stunning closing ceremony on May 23, ending more than two weeks of competition. Việt Nam finished on top of the medal tally with 205 golds, leaving all other teams far behind. Thailand took 92 golds for the second place and Indonesia finished with 69 golds, sitting in third. A Games to remember The Organising Committee promised all delegations a fair tournament, highlighting professional skills and sportsmanship. It was the first time in history that a regional sports meet included almost all Olympic and Asian Games sports. All events of each sport were organised. It was, according to … [Read more...] about Success for all shows regional growth