Against a lower-rated opponent, the Vietnamese players quickly controlled the game and created a great advantage, ending the first half with a score of 4-1.
In the second half, U16 Vietnam futsal continued to maintain a proactive game but let the opponent score two more goals. The Vietnamese team then had a goal to seal the victory, closing the match with a final score of 5-3.
In the remaining match of the group, U16 futsal Thailand drew U16 futsal Indonesia with a score of 3-3. This result made U16 futsal Vietnam rank third overall with 7 points, goal difference +1, behind U16 futsal Thailand and U16 futsal Indonesia - the two teams that qualified for the final match.
According to the schedule of the organizers, U16 Vietnam futsal will face U16 Myanmar futsal in the 3rd place match of the 2025 Southeast Asian U16 Futsal Championship on December 29.
In the group stage, U16 Vietnam futsal drew with U16 Indonesia futsal, won against U16 Myanmar futsal and U16 Brunei futsal, and only lost to the host U16 Thailand futsal team. The tournament is considered an opportunity for young players to accumulate experience, rub shoulders and improve their level in the regional playground.