Viet Nam News
HA NOI — Viet Nam won the title in the women’s football category at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games after defeating hosts Malaysia 6-0 in the last match yesterday.
With this win, Viet Nam notched up 10 points, drawing level with Thailand who beat the Philippines 3-1. However, Viet Nam took the lead on goal difference.
Viet Nam’s six goals were scored by Nguyen Thi Muon and Nguyen Thi Lieu (two goals each), Vu Thi Nhung and Huynh Nhu.
This is the fifth time Viet Nam have triumphed in the largest regional sport event, equal to Thailand’s achievement.
The team dominated the match from the start. Nhung opened the score for Viet Nam in the seventh minute.
Six minutes later, Viet Nam doubled the score following a long shot by midfielder Lieu.
In the 21st minute, goal keeper Asma Junaidi deflected a shot to maintain her team’s lead.
After quick attacks, Viet Nam scored their third goal thanks to midfielder Muon in the 40th minute.
In the final seconds of the first half, from a corner kick, Nhu raised the score to 4-0 for Viet Nam.
After the break, the visitors kept control of the match. After many continuous attacks, Muon scored one more goal for her squad.
In the 79th minute, Lieu completed the scoring at 6-0 for her team.
At this year’s SEA Games, five women’s football teams, including hosts Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar and Viet Nam played in a round-robin format. — VNS