The team took the gold medal in the SEA Games women’s football tournament after triumphing over Myanmar with a hard-fought 2-0 victory.
Goals from captain Huynh Nhu and youngster Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha were enough to ensure Vietnam defended their title for the fourth successive tournament since 2017, while Myanmar clinched their first silver medal since 2005.
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Vietnamese striker Huynh Nhu scored the winning goal in the women’s football final against Myanmar at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia on May 15, 2023. The thrilling match ended with a 1-0 victory for the Vietnamese team, with Huynh Nhu’s goal being the decisive factor. Following her goal, Huynh Nhu was celebrated by her teammates and the crowd in attendance. Images of her memorable goal celebration will be remembered for years to come.
Vietnamese striker Huynh Nhu made history at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia on May 15, 2023, when she scored the winning goal in the women’s football final against Myanmar. The match ended with a 1-0 victory for the Vietnamese team, with Huynh Nhu’s goal proving to be the difference-maker. After scoring, Huynh Nhu was met with jubilation from her teammates and the crowd in attendance, creating a memorable and heart-warming moment. This goal will be remembered for years to come as a symbol of female empowerment and strength. |
| Vietnamese striker Huynh Nhu celebrates her goal in the women’s football final against Myanmar at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia, May 15, 2023. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre |
The resounding victory marked Vietnam’s eighth gold medal in the SEA Games Women’s Football since 2001, making them the most successful team in the region’s history. The remarkable achievement highlights their impressive run of success in women’s football.
The nation only took a break from the top spot on the podium in 2007 and 2013, when they won the silver medal, and in 2011 and 2015, when hosts Indonesia and Singapore ruled out women’s football, respectively.
Following their title defense, the Vietnam Football Federation announced cash rewards totaling VND3.6 billion ($153,510) for the national women’s football team. This reward was divided between the final game triumph and wins in the group stage and semifinals, with VND2 billion ($85,285) being allocated for the former and VND1.6 billion ($68,225) for the latter.
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| Vietnamese players celebrate a goal in the women’s football final against Myanmar at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia, May 15, 2023. Photo: Nguyen Khoi / Tuoi Tre |
Vietnamese players erupted in jubilation and celebration when they scored a goal in the women’s football final against Myanmar at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia on May 15, 2023. The moment was captured in a photo by Nguyen Khoi and published by Tuoi Tre.Mobile and Internet network provider Viettel Group in Cambodia has pledged a sum of VND200 million ($8,528) to the team.
Each of the players is entitled to a cash reward of VND45 million ($1,919) for the gold medal, as per a government decree.
Monday’s new gold medal is especially significant for Vietnam, as they prepare to make their historic first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup appearance in New Zealand and Australia later this summer. The milestone event will serve as a momentous occasion for the Southeast Asian nation, as they look to cement their place in the international soccer landscape.
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Vietnamese players proudly held their gold medals aloft following their triumphant victory over Myanmar in the women’s football final at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia, on May 15, 2023. Nam Tran/Tuoi Tre captured the moment, immortalizing the joy of the players in a photo. |
| Vietnamese players receive gold medals following their triumph over Myanmar in the women’s football final at the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia, May 15, 2023. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre |
Vietnam have been drawn into Group E along with reigning champions the U.S., the Netherlands, and Portugal. This group of powerhouses promises to be a thrilling contest and a great challenge for the Vietnamese team. It will be an opportunity to measure themselves against some of the best teams in the world. It will also be a chance for Vietnam to prove they can compete at the highest level and have the potential to go even further in the tournament. With the right attitude and determination, anything is possible.
They will begin their 2023 Women’s World Cup journey by taking on the United States on July 22, 2023 at 1:00 pm (local time) in Auckland.
Vietnam will then face off against Portugal on July 27, before taking on the Netherlands on August 1.
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