Southeast Asian Women's Final, Australia - Myanmar: Tensions in the next meeting?

At 8:00 p.m. today, August 19, the 2025 Southeast Asian Women's Football Championship will conclude with the final match between Myanmar and U.23 Australia at Lach Tray Stadium (Hai Phong).

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In the second encounter at the 2025 Southeast Asian Women's Football Championship, will U.23 Australia get revenge for the group stage or will Myanmar be crowned regional champions?

After the defeat against Myanmar in the group stage, U.23 Australia has shown remarkable progress. Under the direction of coach Joe Palatsides, the kangaroo team has significantly improved their playing style and achieved impressive results in the following matches. U.23 Australia possesses a strong ball control style of play, with sharp attacking ability and solid defense.

The Australian U.23 team (in black) made significant progress after defeating the Vietnamese women's team in the semi-finals.

PHOTO: MINH TU

However, U.23 Australia also has weaknesses when facing teams that play tight defense and counterattack quickly like Myanmar. Having to endure pressure from a solid defense can make it difficult for Australian players to launch attacks. However, the victory over Vietnam - the host, in front of more than 16,000 spectators, has given the Australian team more confidence and great determination for the final match.

Meanwhile, the Myanmar women's team has shown remarkable progress in this year's tournament. Under the guidance of coach Uki Tetsuro, Myanmar not only impressed with their solid defense but also knew how to take advantage of attacking opportunities. The stability of the defense and the ability to counterattack quickly are the strengths of this team.

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Myanmar women's team has a young squad of players.

PHOTO: MFF

Striker Win Theingi Tun, with seven goals in the tournament, is Myanmar’s biggest hope. However, in a press conference before the final, coach Uki Tetsuro still emphasized that the team’s victory is more important than any individual.

Player Khin Marlar Tun could not hide his excitement: “The championship will be a great source of motivation for Myanmar women's football and the young generation. We will focus and fight until the last minute.”

Myanmar’s weaknesses may be their physicality and lack of squad depth when facing teams with diverse and fast-paced playing styles like Australia U23. Furthermore, if they cannot control their opponents’ play, Myanmar may have difficulty maintaining the game and scoring.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/chung-ket-nu-dong-nam-a-uc-myanmar-cang-thang-lan-gap-lai-185250819150413831.htm