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The Vietnamese women's football team on May 18 beat Myanma 1-0 to earn a spot in the 31st SEA Games final against Thailand.
Many Southeast Asian fans, including fans from Myanmar, hailed the play of the Vietnamese.
"The Vietnamese women's team deserved to win," commented Thein Min Htwe.
Meanwhile, Thet Zaw Oo wrote: "This result pains me more than the breakup with my girlfriend. Anyway, best wishes from Myanmar to the Vietnamese women's team."
Denis Aung said: "A great game. Best wishes to the Vietnamese team in the championship game."
Jirayut Semerawut sent the Myanmar team some encouragement: "It's okay, Myanmar girls. There is still a chance for us to win the bronze medal."
Pyi Soe Aung praised the Vietnamese women's team and respected their performance.
"The Vietnamese team receives congratulations from Myanmar. You have earned a spot in the final," he said.
John Paul, a sports fan from the Philippines, wrote: "Congratulations to the Vietnamese women's team. From the Philippines, we send you our best wishes and good luck."
Following their milestone achievement, the Việt Nam Football Federation has pledged to reward the team with VNĐ800 million (US$34,519), Quảng Ninh Province's People's Committee also gave them VNĐ200 million in rewards. The Việt Nam Coal and Mineral Corporation offered VNĐ300 million for their efforts.
The total reward for the Vietnamese women's football team has so far reached VNĐ1.3 billion ($56,000).
Việt Nam's final match against Thailand will begin at 7pm local time on May 21 at Cẩm Phả Stadium in Quảng Ninh Province.
This is the fifth time the Vietnamese team has faced the Thai women at a SEA Games final.
Under the direction of head coach Mai Đức Chung, the Vietnamese team won the gold medal at the SEA Games 30, defeating Thailand 1-0.
Now, fans in Việt Nam are dreaming of more success for Chung and his players.
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