SEA Games 33 standings as of December 14th: Hopes for gold.

December 14th promises to be another exciting day of competition for the Vietnamese sports delegation at the 33rd SEA Games, as athletes compete in many key sports such as swimming, athletics, and football.

The highlight of the football tournament is the semi-final match between Vietnam and Indonesia, taking place at 4:00 PM. In their most recent encounter in the Southeast Asian arena, Coach Mai Duc Chung's team secured a resounding 7-0 victory.

Despite Indonesia having added four naturalized players and being expected to improve, their true strength remains questionable after their heavy 0-8 defeat against Thailand in the group stage. Given the current balance of power, the Vietnamese women's team is considered superior and holds a significant advantage in securing a place in the final.

Earlier, the Vietnamese women's futsal team will face Myanmar at 1:30 PM. A draw would be enough for Coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang's team to reach the semi-finals, thus maintaining their control over their own destiny in the medal race.

The Vietnamese women's team is expected to win against Indonesia. Photo: Duy Hieu.

In women's volleyball, the Vietnamese team entered the semi-finals against the Philippines. A victory would open the door to the final for coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet's team, and bring them closer to their dream of winning the gold medal.

In the swimming pool, Pham Thanh Bao in the men's 200m breaststroke is expected to be the top hope to bring home a gold medal for Vietnamese sports . Swimming will award six sets of medals on the fifth day of competition at the 33rd SEA Games.

Athletics also proved noteworthy with four sets of medals in long-distance events including the men's and women's 20km walk and men's and women's marathon. The sisters Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuc and Nguyen Thanh Ngung continued to be top contenders for the top positions, alongside Hoang Nguyen Thanh and Bui Thi Thu Ha.

In addition, karate, shooting, weightlifting, and golf are also expected to contribute more medals, helping the Vietnamese delegation maintain its ranking on the overall medal table.

Vietnamese Athletics Breaks Thailand's SEA Games Record: Vietnamese athletics continued to make a strong impression at the regional arena with an explosive performance in the 4x400m mixed relay. The athletes brought home a valuable gold medal along with a new SEA Games record.

Source: https://znews.vn/bang-tong-sap-sea-games-33-ngay-1412-niem-hy-vong-vang-post1611334.html