Vietnam women defeat Indonesia 5-0 to reach SEA Games football final

Under the 30 C sun, Vietnam controlled the match from the outset, with coach Mai Duc Chung’s side maintaining consistent pressure and converting opportunities into a decisive win befitting defending champions.

Early chances came for Vietnam, including a free kick from Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy and one-on-one attempts by Pham Hai Yen, though Indonesia’s defense managed to clear the ball.

The breakthrough arrived in the 27th minute when Thai Thi Thao’s long-range shot led to a handball by Indonesian defender Yumanda Gea. Thuy converted the resulting penalty into the opening goal.

Vietnam continued to dominate in the second half. A fumbled back pass by Indonesia allowed Yen to score in the 49th minute. She later completed a brace in the 58th minute, assisted by Tran Thi Thu.

Pham Hai Yen (L) and Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy celebrate Yen's second goal in Vietnam's 5-0 victory against Indonesia in the 33rd SEA Games women's football semifinals in IPE Chonburi, Thailand, Dec. 14, 2025. Photo by VnExpress/Dong Huyen

Indonesia substituted goalkeeper Iris de Rouw, bringing in 15-year-old Alleana Ayu Arumy.

The Vietnamese team extended their lead in the 80th minute from a corner kick by Tran Thi Duyen, with Thuy heading the ball into the net.

Huynh Nhu sealed the 5-0 win in the 86th minute, marking her 70th goal for the national team.

The victory sets up a final against the winner of the other semi-final between Thailand and the Philippines on Dec. 17.

With this win, Vietnam continue their strong record in regional competitions and take another step toward defending their SEA Games title.

Vietnam's men's football team will play their SEA Games semifinal on Dec. 15, against the Philippines.

 

 

Vietnam women defeat Indonesia 5-0 to reach SEA Games football final

Nữ Việt Nam 5-0 Indonesia