Vietnam defeat Myanmar to set up women’s final showdown with Thailand
Defending champions Vietnam overcame a gritty Myanmar 1-0 at the Cam Pha Stadium on Wednesday to set up an exciting Hanoi SEA Games women’s football final against Thailand.
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Thailand, the five-time SEA Games champions, showed their class to defeat Philippines 3-0 in the other semi-final.
Vietnam 1-0 Myanmar
Huynh Nhu scored the only goal of the game as Vietnam stayed on course to defend the gold medal.
Both teams came into the tie having not lost a game in the group stage but it was the 2019 champions who came out tops with Huynh Nhu providing the early advantage in the 28th minute to separate the sides going into the break.
Myanmar’s bid to find their way back into the game after the game was to no avail as Vietnam held firm for the win.
Thailand 3-0 Philippines
Thailand continued their impressive run in the competition, defeating Philippines by three unanswered goals to book their spot in the final.
Thailand continued their impressive run in the competition, defeating Philippines by three unanswered goals to book their spot in the final.
Philippines held their own in the early minutes with a defensive display but Thailand’s persistence paid off in the 27th minute with Silawan Intamee scoring the opener.
Thailand doubled their lead two minutes after the restart through Taneekarn Dangda before sealing the win in added time through Ploychompoo Somnonk.
Source: AFC
