Big win over Thailand, Vietnam women's national team secures third place overall

(Football results) - The Vietnam women's national team bid farewell to the tournament with a beautiful 3-1 victory against Thailand in the third-place match.

The third-place playoff between the Vietnam and Thailand women's teams featured exciting developments right from the start. Surprisingly, Thailand's women entered the game better and controlled possession in the opening minutes. Afterwards, both sides struggled to create attacking opportunities, resulting in few notable chances.

In the 38th minute, Huỳnh Như had a chance to finish but missed, and Bích Thùy's follow-up shot was too weak. However, at the very last moment of the first half, the efforts of the Vietnam women's team paid off. From a long pass by a teammate, Hải Yến controlled the ball smoothly before firing a precise shot to open the score at 1-0. The first half ended with Vietnam in the lead.

In the second half, Vietnam continued to apply pressure. In the 65th minute, a defensive error by Thailand gave Huỳnh Như a chance to face the goalkeeper. After two attempts, the captain wearing number 9 finally scored, making it 2-0.

Just three minutes later, in the 68th minute, Vietnam scored their third goal quickly. Thái Thị Thảo delivered a precise long pass and Bích Thùy executed a classy one-touch volley to make it 3-0.

Near the end of the match, Vietnam's defense slackened, allowing Wirunya to finish comfortably in the box and score for Thailand in the 87th minute, making it 1-3. The match ended 3-1 in favor of Vietnam, securing third place for coach Mai Đức Chung and his squad.

Full time, Vietnam women 3-1 Thailand women

87' Thailand women's national team scores to make it 1-3

Vietnam's women's defense loosened up in the final minutes, giving Wirunya space to finish easily inside the box.

79' No goal!

Vietnam women had a promising 3 vs 3 situation right outside Thailand's penalty area. However, hesitation among the players caused the opportunity to slip away.

68' Goal! The third goal arrived quickly

Thái Thị Thảo sent a perfect long pass, and Bích Thùy brilliantly volleyed in a one-touch strike to score against Thailand.

65' Goal! Vietnam women increase the score to 2-0

A mistake by Thailand's defense allowed Huỳnh Như to go one-on-one. Although it took two shots, number 9 eventually found the net.

62' Dangerous!

Since coming on, Nguyễn Thị Vạn has shown confidence with her long-range shots. However, the accuracy of these attempts is still lacking.

53' Missed!

The ball bounced around in Thailand's penalty area, but no Vietnam striker could get a quick shot off.

46' Second half begins

End of first half, Vietnam women 1-0 Thailand women

45' Goal! Vietnam women open the scoring

Receiving a long pass from a teammate, Hải Yến controlled the ball neatly before firing a sharp shot to put her team ahead.

38' Missed!

Huỳnh Như had a chance to shoot outside the box but failed. Bích Thùy's follow-up was too weak.

24' Stalemate

Both teams have struggled to put together effective attacking moves since the start, resulting in very few notable chances.

15' So close!

Bích Thùy delivered an accurate cross for Thái Thị Thảo to head from close range, but unfortunately the ball went too high over the goal.

5' Thailand playing well

Thailand's women's team surprisingly started better in the third-place match and controlled possession early on.

1' Match kicks off

Vietnam women's starting lineup:

Thailand women's starting lineup:

What time is the Vietnam vs Thailand women's match, and where to watch live?

• Match time:4:30 PM, August 19, 2025.
• Venue:Lạch Tray Stadium, Hai Phong
• Tournament: Third-place playoff, 2025 Southeast Asian Women's Football Championship
• Live channel:VTV5

Key information ahead of the Vietnam vs Thailand women's match:

Putting aside the semifinal loss to Australia, the Vietnam women's team is determined to end the tournament on a high note against Thailand and show gratitude to their fans. Thailand is a familiar and favored opponent for coach Mai Đức Chung in recent years, so Vietnam's confidence is well-founded.

Assessing Thailand, whom Vietnam defeated in the group stage, coach Mai Đức Chung said confidence is important but caution is needed: “That confidence is part of it, but we must learn from previous mistakes. We've pointed out strengths and weaknesses to the players and hope that in this match we can minimize errors to keep winning.”

Against Australia, Vietnam struggled due to significant disadvantages in physique and stamina, unable to play their usual short-passing style. But facing Thailand, a physically matched opponent, Vietnam is naturally considered superior again.

Meanwhile, Thailand's young squad, playing with a relaxed mindset in a third-place match, will certainly be open and give their all. The Golden Temple's young players also showed great determination in their latest training session despite heavy rain in Hai Phong.

Expected lineups for Vietnam vs Thailand women's match

• Vietnam women:Kim Thanh, Diễm My, Chương Thị Kiều, Thu Hương, Trần Thị Duyên, Thái Thị Thảo, Hải Linh, Vạn Sự, Bích Thuỳ, Huỳnh Như, Hải Yến.
• Thailand women:Homyamyen, Kaewnta, Intaraprasit, Klinklai, Rodthong, Phomsri, Manowang, Sontisawat, Jinantuya, Casteen, Moondong.