The 1.5-meter-tall player shines, leading the Vietnamese team to the Southeast Asian semifinals.

Though only slightly taller than 1.5 meters, Bienn Thi Hang commanded attention with a hat-trick against Myanmar, enabling the Vietnamese women's futsal team to stage a comeback and secure a 5-2 victory in their last Group B fixture at the 2026 Southeast Asian Women's Futsal Championship.

On the afternoon of February 26, in a must-win situation to secure their own advancement, Bienn Thi Hang assumed the role of hero for the Vietnamese women's futsal team.

Her three second-half goals not only helped the Vietnamese women's futsal team overturn the deficit against Myanmar but also affirmed the caliber of a striker well-accustomed to high-pressure matches.

Myanmar started with great enthusiasm and took the lead twice in the first half, forcing the defending champions to play catch-up. However, when the match entered the second half, the composure and experience of the players in red came to the fore.

Among them, the most prominent was the petite forward who possesses exceptional technique and a decisive finishing ability.

Notably, all 4 goals scored by Bienn Thi Hang in the team's last two matches originated from the boots ofThuy Trang. The synergy within the attacking duo, which mostly includes players who transitioned from 11-a-side football like Thu Xuan and Thuy Trang, is becoming a distinctive weapon for the Vietnamese women's futsal team.

They understand each other not only in off-the-ball movements but also in their decision-making rhythm within tight spaces.

Standing just over 1.5 meters tall,Bienn Thi Hanghas never been a forward who impresses with her physique. Instead, she compensates with a foundation of deft technique, a low center of gravity, quick turns, and particularly powerful shots with both feet.

The 1997-born player is proving her worth through experience. The Hanoi forward has been with the Vietnamese women's futsal team for nearly a decade. Under former coach Truong Quoc Tuan and currently Nguyen Dinh Hoang, she has always been a crucial component in the tactical system.

Not only is she a pillar for Hanoi Club in 11-a-side football, Bienn Thi Hang has also shown that futsal is truly the "fertile ground" where she excels. Bienn Thi Hang previously helped the team win the 2024 Southeast Asian championship and clinch gold at the 33rd SEA Games, milestones affirming the status of Vietnamese women's futsal in the region. Interestingly, while Bienn Thi Hang is already a familiar name in 11-a-side football, in futsal she has achieved even greater success and left a more distinct personal mark.

Four goals in the last two matches, including the decisive goal in a 2-0 win over the Philippines and a crucial hat-trick. This demonstrates her increasingly refined form and confirms the maturity of the 29-year-old forward. No longer just the promising young talent of years past, Bienn Thi Hang is now a genuine leader in the attack.

The 5-2 victory over Myanmar sends the Vietnamese women's futsal team to the semifinals of the 2026 Southeast Asian Championship, while also opening the opportunity to defend their title. On that journey, the image of the small but resilient player will be a great source of inspiration.

Futsal is not just about physique; it is a game of technique, intelligence, and courageous spirit. The Vietnamese women's futsal team will still need Bienn Thi Hang to deliver similarly convincing performances on the challenging path ahead.