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Relive Việt Nam's stunning comeback to win their third SEA Games gold medal, minute-by-minute with this special longform article

On the final day of the 33rd SEA Games, the Vietnamese sports delegation continued to excel, capturing crucial gold medals in wrestling, boxing, aerobic gymnastics, and chess. This impressive performance brought Việt Nam's total to 86 gold medals, securing third place in the overall medal tally.

Vietnam are SEA Games football champions after a dramatic comeback that sealed the stunning victory against Thailand in Bangkok. The win sparked jubilant scenes on the streets of Việt Nam as fans of all ages celebrated the gold medal.

In the midst of the celebrations, crowds carrying red and yellow flags streamed through the streets, accompanied by the incessant sound of horns and drums.

The Việt Nam-Japan U13 International Youth Football Tournament has been organised to encourage the friendly relationship between the two countries and develop the junior football movement.

With this emphatic win, Việt Nam achieved their first-ever SEA Games gold medal in women's futsal, having previously finished as runners-up in all five of their prior final appearances, each time losing to Thailand.

Yotsakorn Burapha and Seksan Ratree brought joy for Thailand in Rajamangala Stadium in the first half, but a quick goal from Nguyễn Đình Bắc and an own goal from Waris Choolthong brought the game back to level terms for the Golden Star Warriors, before Nguyễn Thanh Nhàn tapped another one in to bring Việt Nam out front at extra time.

To date, the Vietnamese wrestling team have won a total of seven gold medals at the 33rd SEA Games.

Việt Nam’s women fall on penalties after a controversial semi-final, ending a historic SEA Games run but earning pride for grit, courage and resilience.

As of 9pm on Wednesday, the Vietnamese delegation proudly returned with 64 gold medals, 68 silver medals, and 94 bronze medals, ranking third in the medal tally.

In recognition of this outstanding accomplishment, the Việt Nam Athletics Federation has decided to award the entire team VNĐ1 billion (US$37,900) to motivate both coaches and athletes.

A single goal from Từ Minh Quang put three points on the board for Diego Giustozzi's men after a breathtaking match that came down to the wire.

A 185-member Vietnamese delegation, comprised of 141 athletes, will compete at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand in January 2026.

The resolution also covers coaches and athletes of the provincial youth sports teams, commune- and ward-level sports teams under Bắc Ninh Province.

Việt Nam’s women head into the SEA Games final in rampant scoring form, brimming with confidence after storming past Indonesia and setting up a decisive clash with the Philippines.

As of 8pm on Tuesday, the Vietnamese delegation brought home 46 gold medals, 54 silver medals, and 74 bronze medals, remaining in the top three of the regional event.

The Vietnamese sports delegation have now secured 39 gold medals, 44 silvers, and 68 bronzes, ranking third in the medal tally. Thailand currently lead with 144 golds, 87 silvers, and 56 bronzes, followed by Indonesia with 52 golds, 64 silvers, and 63 bronzes.

The game was at a deadlock for almost 90 minutes, but two late goals by Lê Văn Thuận and Nguyễn Thanh Nhàn sealed the ticket for Kim Sang-sik's team, almost exactly 30 years after Việt Nam's first SEA Games final appearance in 1995.