Vietnam U16 girls will meet Thailand U16 girls at 3:30 PM on August 27 in the 2025 Southeast Asia U16 semifinals, setting up a thrilling contest for the final berth.
Vietnam U16: Tran Thi Cam My (GK, Captain), Nguyen Thi Linh Chi, Hoang Thi Giang, Tran Thi An, Ngo Hai Yen, Le Thi Hong Thai, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh, Truong Yen Linh, Do Thi Huong, Phan Thi Thu Phuong, Nguyen Thi Minh Anh.
Thailand U16: Pimlapat Eewong (GK), Arisa Taemsakul, Bunyaporn Sonsi, Vivian Dieter, Suracha Thanawat (Captain), Phattharam Saengta, Kawinthida Kikuntod, Charlotte Ellari, Waristha Jariya, Anchitha Homtako, Natthida Thiraphlika.
At 3:30 PM on August 27, 2025, at Manahan Stadium (Surakarta, Indonesia), Vietnam’s U16 girls will enter the semifinals of the 2025 Southeast Asia U16 Girls Championship against reigning champions Thailand. This matchup promises excitement as Vietnam aims to end Thailand’s dominance, who claimed three consecutive titles from 2017 to 2019.
Coach Okiyama Masahiko’s squad has demonstrated outstanding strength by winning both group stage matches. They started with a 5-0 victory over Cambodia, then defeated Myanmar 2-0 in an emotionally charged encounter. Despite missing several chances in the first half, Vietnam U16 girls managed to make a difference thanks to the composure of Le Thi Hong Thai and Ngoc Anh from penalty kicks. The 4-2-3-1 formation helped control the game while utilizing the mobility of Minh Anh, Yen Linh, and Ngoc Anh to apply continuous pressure. Coach Okiyama emphasized that their fighting spirit is the key to maintaining consistent performance.
On the other hand, Thailand secured their semifinal spot by beating Singapore 7-0, although they lost 1-2 to Australia U16 in the opening match. That defeat showed they are not invincible, but their resilience and experience from winning three consecutive championships keep them highly rated. Coach Thidarat Wiwasukhu acknowledges Vietnam as a strong opponent and confirms Thailand will carefully analyze their tactics aiming for the title.
This match features two teams with contrasting attacking philosophies: Vietnam focuses on control and teamwork, while Thailand relies on individual brilliance. With impressive form and thorough preparation, Vietnam U16 girls have solid grounds to challenge the champions, promising a tense and thrilling semifinal.