Entering the semifinal as defending champions, Vietnam immediately asserted their dominance. Within minutes, Bich Thuy and Hai Yen repeatedly threatened the Indonesian goal, though the opposing goalkeeper managed several key saves.

In the 28th minute, Vietnam opened the scoring after an Indonesian player handled the ball in the penalty area. Bich Thuy converted the resulting penalty calmly, giving her side a 1-0 lead. Near the end of the first half, Indonesia came close to equalizing, but a diagonal shot struck the post, leaving Vietnamese fans holding their breath.

The second half saw Thanh Nha and Tran Thi Duyen introduced, instantly impacting the game. In the 48th minute, an Indonesian goalkeeper error allowed the ball to deflect off Hai Yen’s head into the net, making it 2-0. Ten minutes later, Hai Yen completed her brace with a precise finish, extending Vietnam’s lead to 3-0.

Vietnam maintained relentless pressure. In the 80th minute, Tran Thi Duyen delivered a perfect corner that Bich Thuy met with a powerful header, pushing the score to 4-0.

The historic moment came in the 86th minute as Huynh Nhu sprinted clear and executed a delicate finish past the goalkeeper, sealing the 5-0 victory. The goal marked her scoring record in six consecutive SEA Games, cementing her status as a legend of Vietnamese women’s football.

The dominant win sends Vietnam into the SEA Games final for the 11th straight time, with the team poised to chase a fifth consecutive title-an unprecedented feat in the region.

Vietnam women’s football team earn SEA Games semifinal spot

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s women’s football team clinched a dominant 2-0 victory over Myanmar in Thailand on December 11, topping Group B and advancing to the semifinals of the 33rd SEA Games.

Vietnam women’s football team suffer narrow 1-0 defeat to Philippines

VOV.VN - The Vietnam women’s football team narrowly lost 0-1 to the Philippines at SEA Games 33 in their second group-stage match at Chonburi Stadium on the evening of December 8.