ESPN ran a front-page story headlined “Vietnam retain Southeast Asian Games gold medal against Thailand to prove they are still force to be reckoned with,” saying “even at the simplest level, it was a victory with plenty of significance.”

VOV.VN - Media outlet Siam Sport of Thailand have praised the Vietnamese team's impressive victory over Indonesia, especially noting two goals scored by the Hoang Anh Gia Lai players, Cong Phuong and Van Thanh.