Vietnam triumphs over Thailand to lead MSIG Serenity Cup group
In the thrilling third-place playoff of the ASEAN Women's MSIG Serenity Cup 2025, held in Haï Phong, Vietnam, the hosts demonstrated their dominance with a 3-1 victory over Thailand.
The match, played at Haï Phong's Lač Tray Stadium, saw many young faces on the Thai team, but it was Vietnam who shone brightest. Tra̛n Thị Thu Thảo was voted Player of the Match, and her goal in the 36th minute, assisted by captain Huỳnh Như, secured the win for Vietnam.
Vietnam's strong performance in the tournament is evident in their unbeaten streak, which now stands at 10 years against Thailand. The hosts finished top of Group A with a perfect record—3 wins, 0 losses—scoring 14 goals and conceding none. Thailand, on the other hand, finished second in the group but lost to Vietnam in the third-place match.
The match was a tight affair, with both teams creating chances. Thailand almost scored in the fourth minute, but the ball bounced off the top of the crossbar. Vietnam's Phám Hải Yến, Nguyễn Thị Thanh Nhã, and Ngân Thị Vạn Sự all had attempts denied by the Thai defence.
Vietnam continued to dominate in the second half, but the Thai defence held firm. An attempt from Pichayatida Manowwang for Thailand was also denied by goalkeeper Thanh. Despite this, other strikes from Vietnam went wide during the second half.
Thái Thị Thảo had a chance to respond for Vietnam in the 11th minute, but her shot went over the crossbar. Trần Thị Hải Linh also had a goal-bound strike blocked during the match.
Vietnam's 3-1 victory over Thailand secured third place in the tournament. The team's defensive solidity and goal-scoring ability defined their unbeaten streak in the tournament stage. The identities of their rivals in the last four will be determined after the last matches in Group B. Thailand will join Vietnam in the last four as runners-up.
Vietnam has confirmed their qualification for the last four as Group A winners, having won all three matches without conceding a goal. This impressive run in the tournament has put them in a strong position to challenge for the title. The ASEAN Women's MSIG Serenity Cup 2025 continues to showcase the rising talent and competitive spirit of women's football in the ASEAN region.
AI could predict the outcome of the ASEAN Women's MSIG Serenity Cup 2025 matches by analyzing the performance statistics of each team, such as Vietnam's unbeaten streak against Thailand in football and soccer. During the tournament, football fans could watch thrilling matches like the third-place playoff, where war-like intensity was displayed on the field. Despite the loss, Thailand's young players gained valuable experience to improve their skills for future football competitions.
