What are the chances of the Vietnamese women's team entering the SEA Games semi-finals?

Losing to the Philippines in the second match on the evening of December 8, the Vietnamese women's team lost the top spot to Myanmar. Huynh Nhu and her teammates are no longer sure of a place in the semi-finals of the 33rd SEA Games, making the journey to defend the title at the 33rd SEA Games more difficult until the end of the final match.

Vietnam is currently second in Group B with 3 points, equal to the Philippines but with a better goal difference (+6 compared to 0). Myanmar is leading with 6 points and a goal difference of +4, while Malaysia is at the bottom of the table with a goal difference of -10, almost hopeless.

Despite losing this match, coach Mai Duc Chung affirmed that the Vietnamese women's team still has a chance to advance. According to calculations, the team must beat Myanmar in the next match to compete for a place in the next round. "If the three teams are equal on points, we have an advantage in goal difference. But the most important thing is to beat Myanmar to have a chance to advance," he emphasized.

According to the regulations, the rankings will be determined by points, goal difference and goals scored. If the teams are still tied, head-to-head and fair play will be considered before a draw. In the event that two directly competing teams meet in the final round, a penalty shootout may be applied on the field.

Now, the right to self-determination is still in the hands of Mai Duc Chung and his team, as long as they win against Myanmar, they will certainly enter the semi-finals. On the contrary, if they draw or lose, Huynh Nhu and her teammates will have to wait for Malaysia to create a surprise against the Philippines, but it will be very difficult to happen according to experts.

The confrontation between Vietnam and Myanmar has always been tense in recent years. However, the must-win goal will increase the pressure on the girls in red to aim for a ticket to the semi-finals.

The final round of group matches on December 11 will decide the ticket to the next round when Vietnam faces Myanmar, while the Philippines only has to face Malaysia.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/tuyen-nu-viet-nam-se-vao-ban-ket-sea-games-voi-co-hoi-ra-sao-196251209104130405.htm