Vietnam Women vs Malaysia Women, 6:30 PM: Huynh Nhu on the bench, determined to win.
At 6:30 PM in Chonburi, the Vietnamese women's national team will face Malaysia in the SEA Games 33. Huynh Nhu is on the bench, according to the latest update. The match will be broadcast live on VTV, HTV, and FPT Play; Chuong Thi Kieu and Duong Thi Van will be absent.
The Vietnamese women's national team will kick off their SEA Games 33 campaign against Malaysia at 6:30 PM on December 5, 2025, at Chonburi Stadium in Thailand. According to sources, Huynh Nhu will be on the bench. The match will be broadcast live on FPT Play, VTV, and HTV.
Time, location, and live channel
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time | 6:30 PM, December 5, 2025 |
| Location | Chonburi Stadium, Thailand |
| Tournament | Group stage of the women's football tournament at the 33rd SEA Games. |
| Live channel | FP T Play, VTV, HTV |
Group stage context and objectives
The Vietnamese women's national team is in a balanced group with Myanmar, the Philippines, and Malaysia. Given the rapid progress of other Southeast Asian teams, the opening match presents an opportunity to secure three points and aim for a good goal difference before facing the two remaining strong opponents.
Compared to Myanmar and the Philippines, Malaysia is still considered the underdog. Their opponent has never been seen as a strong women's football nation in the region, and their previous encounters have all resulted in heavy defeats against Vietnam.
A cautious message from the coaching staff.
Coach Mai Duc Chung emphasized: “I don't consider Malaysia a weak team at all. They are improving very quickly. We have to focus on each match, and the ultimate goal is still to reach the final.” He also noted that, despite the absence of some key players like Chuong Thi Kieu and Duong Thi Van due to injury, the team still maintains a spirit of unity and a consistent playing style, while also giving opportunities for young players to improve and mature.
Regarding the squad, the team is missing Chương Thị Kiều and Dương Thị Vân (due to injury). According to the latest update, Huỳnh Như is on the bench. Previously, this striker's name was still on the provisional list.
Predicted lineup
Vietnam
- Kim Thanh
- Hoang Thi Loan
- Tran Thi Thu
- Thu Thao
- My Anh
- Elegant
- Thai Thi Thao
- Bich Thuy
- Hai Linh
- Sea Swallow
- Huynh Nhu
Malaysia
- Ezza Ashikin
- Dian Adilah
- Haindee Mosroh
- Siti Nurfaizah
- Juliana Barek
- Amurah Rahman
- Tegen Butler
- Jaciah Jumilis
- Najwa Irdina
- Lyana Sober
- Intan Bar
Professional perspective
The overarching message is caution and discipline. With the progress of regional rivals, Vietnam needs to control the game, maintain consistency across all lines, and capitalize on opportunities to make a difference in goal difference whenever possible. Giving opportunities to young players, coupled with the goal of reaching the final, requires a balance between immediate results and personnel stability.
