The Golden Star Warriors got another three points courtesy of Nguyễn Văn Tùng, Nguyễn Thái Sơn and an own goal from a Singaporean defender.
With the strength of defending champions, it was not difficult for Việt Nam to overwhelm Malaysia from the first minutes of the match.
The organisers welcomed delegations to the Games and exchanged gifts with all teams' representatives.
The dramatic victory, coupled with a remarkable unbeaten record in the continent’s topflight club championship, ended Việt Nam’s 22-year gold-medal drought since making their debut in the 2001 championship as hosts.
A 10-strong Việt Nam team will vie for medals against nearly 300 competitors in 10 weight categories each for men and women.
Long jumper Nguyễn Tiến Trọng is ready for the SEA Games 32, and plans to fight with all his might for the Vietnamese flag.
Duo Phạm Thanh Phương Thảo and Tôn Nữ Hồng Ân won their matches against the Filipino masters, their fifth win in a row, to take top spot with still one game to play.
Mai Đức Chung said all the teams taking part in the regional event held in Cambodia were very strong, and despite being defending champions, Việt Nam need to work hard in every game.
Despite Việt Nam's mistakes coach Philippe Troussier was pleased with the final result of the team's first match at the 32nd SEA Games.
Goals from Nguyễn Văn Tùng and Nguyễn Quốc Việt were enough to claim the three points in Group B, but not enough to silence the pundits' moans.
Việt Nam won one gold and one bronze at the fifth Asian U18 Athletics Championship which closed on April 30 in Uzbekistan.
Philippe Troussier could not wait for his first official match in charge of Việt Nam at the 32nd SEA Games.
Indonesia and Malaysia have long dominated the sport in the region, with Thailand hot on their heels. But Linh's recent impressive performances have put her in the spotlight and made her a strong contender for the gold medal.
Following a triumphant performance at the previous Games, where they clinched an impressive four gold and three silver medals, expectations are high that the team will continue to make waves on the international stage.
The event is expected to draw the participation of nearly 3,000 athletes, 2,200 volunteers and 7,500 visitors coming to Đà Nẵng during the three-day race with the motto 'Boundless Together', on the pristine white sand beach track.
All Vietnamese athlete were out of the Badminton Asian Championship after the last representative Nguyễn Thùy Linh lost on April 27.
The Việt Nam Mixed Martial Arts Federation apologises to the competitors, their clubs and fans for the unfortunate professional incident.
VFF decided at the VFF’s Executive Committee meeting held in Hà Nội on Wednesday.