Huynh Nhu scored a stunning goal, helping Vietnam defeat Thailand to win third place in the AFF Women's Cup.

The Vietnamese women's team once again defeated Thailand 3-1 in the bronze medal match of the 2025 Southeast Asian Women's Football Championship (AFF Women's Cup), which took place at 4:30 PM today, August 19th.

Waiting for Huỳnh Như's scoring touch.

In their final group stage match on August 12th, the Vietnamese women's team defeated Thailand 1-0. This victory not only secured their place in the semi-finals as group A winners, but also highlighted the significant experience gap between the two teams. The Vietnamese team boasts many seasoned international players across all positions. Meanwhile, Thailand is currently undergoing a rejuvenation of its squad. Their youthful energy allows them to play with enthusiasm and high spirits. However, their lack of experience makes them vulnerable to their opponents' style of play. In their loss to Vietnam in the group stage, Thailand revealed many weaknesses in their defense and often acted impulsively in the midfield.

Coach Mai Duc Chung hopes his players will fight with the highest spirit against Thailand.

However, the third-place match will not be easy for the home team. Coach Futoshi Ikeda and his players have certainly studied Vietnam's playing style thoroughly. A back-and-forth game is expected, as both teams are well aware of each other's strengths and weaknesses. Vietnam will likely continue to play a control-oriented game, relying on the chemistry of their veteran players to maintain the tempo. Thailand may opt for a mid-range pressing strategy and look for counter-attacking opportunities based on the agility of their young players.

Huynh Nhu (9) is very lucky to score goals against Thailand.

PHOTO: NGOC DUONG

With a balanced and tactical match, a low-scoring scenario is highly likely. In that context, composure and moments of individual brilliance could be the deciding factors. And now, fans are waiting for Huỳnh Như. The veteran striker has shown she has a knack for scoring against Thailand in big matches. In the 2019 AFF Women's Cup final and the 2022 SEA Games, the striker born in 1991 scored the only goal in both games, securing 1-0 victories and helping the Vietnamese women's team win the title. At 34, Huỳnh Như can no longer unleash the same powerful attacks as before, but her technical skills remain undiminished.

Since the start of the 2025 AFF Women's Cup, Huỳnh Như has yet to score a goal, primarily focusing on assists. The third-place match is an opportunity for this striker to further demonstrate her value.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/viet-nam-0-0-thai-lan-tranh-hang-ba-aff-cup-nu-cho-huynh-nhu-toa-sang-185250819135427322.htm