Determined to win to save their honor, the home team Thailand took the initiative and soon created an overwhelming game. In the first minutes, the Thai coach's players continuously put pressure on the Indonesian field with high-level pressing play.
In the 8th minute, Indonesia almost conceded a goal after a mistake by goalkeeper Chotmanee, but the opportunity passed when Julyana's shot was inaccurate. On the other hand, Indonesian goalkeeper De Rouw had to work hard with many saves, including a timely corner-taking situation against Pattaranan's dangerous shot.
The superiority in the game helped Thailand open the score in the 17th minute. From a messy ball in the penalty area, Rhianne rush finished, the ball hit Pitsamai's foot and changed direction into the net, putting the home team 1-0 up.
Indonesia tried to defend with a rolling defensive style of play, but could not stand firm under constant pressure. In the 43rd minute, De Zeeuw's mistake right in the penalty area created conditions for Jiraporn to send a pass for Pattaranan to run down and finish neatly, doubling the gap for Thailand before the end of the first half.
Entering the second half, Indonesia had some notable opportunities but the shots were still inaccurate. Meanwhile, Thailand continued to control the game and maintained a safe advantage until the end of the match.
In the end, the Thai women's team won 2-0 against Indonesia, thereby winning the bronze medal in women's football at the 33rd SEA Games. This is the 3rd bronze medal of Thai women's football in the history of participating in the SEA Games, along with 5 gold medals.
The gold medal match of the 33rd SEA Games women's football will be a competition between the Vietnamese and the Philippine women's teams, taking place at 7:30 p.m. tonight (December 17).
