Hai Yen opened the scoreboard at the start of extra time. In the main time of the match, both sides’ players created several dangerous shot for their rivals’ box.

Vietnamese female footballers celebrate the goal to Thailand's net.

At the sixth minute, Nguyen Thi Van attempted a beautiful swerve shot, which unfortunately hit the crossbar. Two minutes later, Tuyet Dung shot from outside the box, but Thailand’s keeper saved it.

Taneekarn of Thailand headed the ball in from close range at the 51st minute, but she is flagged for offside and the goal not recognised.

Thailand put great attacking pressure on Vietnam in the second half, and some Vietnam's players showed signs of confusion. Neither side was able to open the scoring despite being very keen on attacking. The two teams ended the full time with a nil-nil draw.

Vietnamese players celebrate their victory with joy.

In second minute of the extra time, forward Pham Hai Yen, who replaced midfielder Nguyen Thi Van in the second half, headed in the goal from close range after an indecisive clearance of Vietnam's freekick by a Thailand's player.

The only goal in the extra time was enough for Vietnam's women to defend their gold medal. In the previous tournament, Vietnam won gold while Thailand took silver.

SEA Games 30: Vietnam advance to football final

Vietnam advanced to the final of the men’s football at the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) in the Philippines, after beating Cambodian rivals 4-0 in the semi-final match on December 7.

Vietnam women enter SEA Games football’s final with win over Philippines

Vietnam’s women’s football team have advanced to the finals of SEA Games 30' women football by defeating the hosts Philippines 2-0 on December 5.

Men’s and women’s football teams leave for SEA Games 30

Both men’s and women’s U22 national football teams of Vietnam left for the Philippines on November 22 afternoon to compete in the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30).

Vietnam U21s crowned champions at int’l U21 football tournament

Vietnam U21s defeated Japan’s student team with two unanswered goals in the final match of the 2019 International U21 Football Tournament at Hoa Xuan Stadium in Da Nang City on November 5 to lift the overall trophy in style.

ASEAN, FIFA agree to cooperate to develop football in Southeast Asia

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Thailand on November 2 to promote social development and healthy lifestyles in the region through football.

Source: VNA