The Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) 2023 is one of the most anticipated events in the region, with 11 nations competing in 37 sports. The women’s football tournament started on May 3 and will end on May 15, with eight teams vying for the gold medal. Here are the results and highlights from the group stage and the semi-finals.
Group Stage Results
The group stage matches took place from May 3 to 11, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. Here are the final standings from each group:
Group A
- Vietnam – 6 points
- Myanmar – 6 points
- Philippines – 6 points
- Malaysia – 0 points
Group B
- Thailand – 9 points
- Cambodia – 6 points
- Singapore – 3 points
- Loas – 0 points
The group stage matches were intense, with some surprising upsets and dominant performances. Vietnam and the Philippines emerged as the top teams from their respective groups, both winning all three matches and scoring a total of 19 goals each.
Semi-Finals Predictions
The semi-finals took place on May 12, with Vietnam facing Cambodia and the Thailand taking on Myanmar. The winners of each match will advance to the gold medal match on May 15, while the losers will compete for the bronze medal.
Vietnam vs Cambodia
Vietnam, the defending champions and favorites to win the gold medal, faced off against Cambodia in the first semi-final match. Vietnam’s women national football team showed their superiority in all aspects of the game during the group stage, with excellent passing, quick movements, and strong defense. Will the Vietnam team goes to final?
Myanmar vs Thailand
The second semi-final match between the Myanmar and Thailand was a much closer affair, with both teams evenly matched. The match will be at the same time as the team above in different stadium. Who will win?
Conclusion
The women’s football tournament at SEA Games 2023 has been a thrilling competition so far, with some amazing performances from the participating teams. The semi-finals showed the best of Southeast Asian football, the huge possibility that Vietnam and Thailand women advancing to the gold medal match. The bronze medals match could go to Cambodia and Myanmar, who will be looking to end their campaign on a high note.
FAQs
- When did the women’s football tournament start at SEA Games 2023?
- The women’s football tournament started on May 3, 2023.
- How many teams are participating in the women’s football tournament at SEA Games 2023?
- Eight teams are participating in the women’s football tournament at SEA Games 2023.
- Who are the top teams in the women’s football tournament at SEA Games 2023?
- Vietnam and Thailand are the top teams in the women’s football tournament at SEA Games 2023, having won all their group stage matches.
- Who could be the winner of the semi-final match between Vietnam and Cambodia?
- Vietnam is a stronger team.
- How was the winner decided in the semi-final match between the Philippines and Thailand?
- If the match of the final is a draw, there will be extra time. If the match can’t find the winner after extra-time, the winner is decided by a penalty shootout, with the Philippines winning