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.