Vietnam Futsal Team Wins Bronze Medal at Southeast Asian Championship

Vietnam Women's Futsal Team Defeats Indonesia 4-1 in the Third-Place Match, Securing Bronze at the Southeast Asian Championship.

Right after the opening whistle, both teams started with high intensity, constantly contesting possession in the midfield. Vietnam created more notable attacking combinations but lacked precision in finishing.

Opportunities slipped away from the feet of Thu Xuan, Nguyet Vi, and Bien Thi Hang. The most regrettable moment came in the 18th minute when Thuy Trang set up Nguyet Vi for a shot into an open goal, but the ball went over the crossbar.

At the start of the second half, Indonesia surprised by taking the lead in the opening seconds. From a free-kick, Nisma unleashed a dangerous shot that goalkeeper Tran Thi Trang could not save.

Conceding forced Vietnam to push their formation higher, quickly changing the match's momentum. Just four minutes after falling behind, Thanh Ngan shone by stealing the ball in midfield and scoring a beautiful equalizer to make it 1-1.

The momentum helped the red-shirted team dominate completely. In the 25th minute, Thuy Trang scored with a low long-range shot, putting Vietnam ahead 2-1. By the 27th minute, Bien Thi Hang scored a stunning goal from Thu Xuan's pass, increasing the score to 3-1.

In the final minutes, Indonesia had to push forward and paid the price. In the 38th minute, Phuong Anh capitalized on a counter-attack, scoring from a very long distance to seal a 4-1 victory for Vietnam.

Despite facing difficulties at times, the Vietnam women's futsal team demonstrated resilience and the ability to turn the game around at the right moment. The 4-1 victory thus helped the team secure the bronze medal at this year's championship.

40': MATCH ENDS. VIETNAM 4-1 INDONESIA

38': 4-1 FOR VIETNAM

Indonesia pushed forward seeking a goal. However, this proved to be a double-edged sword as they conceded again. From a counter-attack, Phuong Anh fired a shot from a very long distance to make it 4-1 for Vietnam.

31': GOAL SAVED

Sundari dribbled from her own half into Vietnam's penalty area and shot, but goalkeeper Tran Thi Trang made an excellent save with her foot.

27': 3-1 FOR VIETNAM

Thu Xuan passed back to Bien Thi Hang, who finished with a spectacular strike, putting Vietnam ahead 3-1.

25': GOAL!!!!! THUY TRANG MAKES HER MARK

Thuy Trang fired a low shot from distance, sending the ball straight into Indonesia's net. The score is now 2-1 for the red-shirted team.

24': GOAL!!!!! THANH NGAN EQUALIZES

Thanh Ngân stole the ball in midfield before unleashing a superb strike to level the score for the Vietnam Women's Team.

20': GOAL! 1-0 FOR INDONESIA

Right at the start of the second half, Indonesia scored to take the lead. From a free-kick, number 14 Nisma took a dangerous shot, beating the Vietnamese goalkeeper.

18': SO UNFORTUNATE

Thuy Trang delivered a perfect pass for Nguyet Vi to shoot into an empty net, but Vietnam's number 5 shot over the bar.

17': YELLOW CARD FOR VIETNAM

Phuong Anh fouled an opponent, and the referee showed a yellow card to the Vietnamese player.

16': VERY DANGEROUS

The Vietnam women's futsal team lost the ball in a dangerous situation. Marsya quickly won possession and took a swift shot, but fortunately, the effort lacked accuracy.

13': BLOCKED BY THE OPPOSITION

Thanh Ngân took a corner kick, but the ball was blocked by the opposing defenders.

11}: LACK OF ACCURACY

Bien Thi Hang passed to Nguyet Vi, who then decided to shoot from a very long distance, but the shot was off target.

8': NOT SUCCESSFUL

Marsya played a through ball for Lestari, but the pass was slightly too long. The danger passed for the Vietnam Team.

7': NOT SUCCESSFUL

The Vietnam women's futsal team was awarded a free-kick. Thanh Ngân passed to Thu Xuan, who shot from outside the 6-meter area, but the ball went over the bar.

3': PICKING UP THE PACE

Both teams took turns controlling possession, but no significant scoring chances were created yet.

1': The match begins

Starting Lineups

Vietnam vs Indonesia Futsal: What Time and Where to Watch Live?

• Time: 3:00 PM today, March 2nd
• Venue: Terminal 21 Korat, Nakhon Ratchasima
• Tournament: 2026 Southeast Asian Women's Futsal Championship Third-Place Match
• Live on: TV360
• Watch Links: Link 1 | Link 2

Expected Lineup for Vietnam vs Indonesia Futsal

• Vietnam Women's Futsal: Thuy Linh, Thuy Trang, Phuong Anh, Thu Xuan, K'Thua
• Indonesia Women's Futsal: Sella Salsadila, Murni, Lestari, Francida, Rosdiana

Analysis of Vietnam vs Indonesia Futsal: Determined to Win

After losing 2-4 to Thailand in the semi-finals, the Vietnam women's futsal team officially became the "former champion" of the Southeast Asian Championship. In the match against Thailand, the Vietnamese women's team actually had a better start with an early opening goal. However, a momentary lapse in concentration led to Coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang's squad suffering a bitter defeat.

On the other side, the Indonesian team put up a resilient performance against the strong opponent Australia. The Island nation's team held their opponent to a 2-2 draw throughout the 40 minutes of regular play, only losing in extra time. This foreshadowed a challenging match awaiting Thuy Trang and her teammates ahead.

The Vietnam and Indonesia futsal teams are no strangers. Three months ago, they faced each other in the SEA Games 33 final. At that time, Coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang's squad defeated their opponent 5-0 to claim their first SEA Games gold medal.

Winning the third-place match is significant for the Vietnam women's futsal team, helping to maintain their position among the region's top teams and providing a morale boost for the entire squad to continue striving in upcoming tournaments in 2026.

Score Prediction: Vietnam Futsal 3-2 Indonesia