Host Vietnam take on Thailand for women’s football gold

HANOI (18 May 2022) – Host Vietnam will take on Thailand in the final of the women’s football event at the 31^st SEA Games as they look to land their title in three editions of the biennial meet.

In a keen contest against Myanmar in the semifinals, a single header from striker Huynh Nhu in the 28^th minute off a freekick from Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung gave Vietnam the hard-fought win.

In the meantime, Silawan Intamee gave Thailand the lead after 22^nd minute from close before striker Taneekarn Dangda then doubled the advantage in the 51^st minute with a left-footed strike from the end of the Philippines box.

Ploychompoo Somnonk then provided the finishing touch deep in injury time to set up the final against the host.

The final of the women’s football event will be held on 21 May 2022 at the Cam Pha Stadium.

 

SEA GAMES 2021

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL – SEMIFINALS

RESULTS

Thailand 3-0 Philippines

Vietnam 1-0 Myanmar

 

21 May 2022

FINAL – Thailand vs Vietnam

 

3^rd / 4^th PLACING – Philippines vs Myanmar

 

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