At the SEA Games 33 closing ceremony on the evening of 20/12, the host nation notably excluded the men's football final from its recap of memorable moments.

Football Association of Thailand president Madam Pang wore expensive jewelry while cheering on the national team against Vietnam U22 at the 33rd SEA Games.

Since 2017, Vietnam has faced Thailand in a total of 22 men's football matches across U17, U20, and U23 levels, losing only one match.

Former Thai national team striker Sarayuth Chaikamdee sparked controversy by insulting the U22 team following their comeback defeat to Vietnam in the SEA Games 33 men's football final.

Center-back Pham Ly Duc revealed that during halftime, coach Kim Sang-sik urged players to look at the stands and draw motivation from the fans to secure a 3-2 comeback victory against Thailand in the SEA Games 33 final.

Coach Kim Sang-sik's tactical substitutions and the decision to press higher and more aggressively from the front at the start of the second half helped Vietnam achieve an emotional comeback against Thailand in the SEA Games 33 final.

Ahead of tonight's men's football final, Vietnam has secured only one victory against Thailand in SEA Games history, yet remains unbeaten in their last nine U23-level matches across all competitions.

A 2-0 victory in the final match of Group B men's football at SEA Games 33 on 11/12 extends Vietnam's winning streak against Malaysia at the U22 and U23 levels to 10 matches.

The match kicks off at 16:00. Vietnam needs only a draw against Malaysia to advance to the SEA Games 33 men's football semifinals, but a win would help them avoid facing the host nation.

Drifting left and right, initiating attacks, connecting plays, and scoring goals, forward Nguyen Dinh Bac is playing an irreplaceable role for Vietnam U22 at SEA Games 33.

Following a challenging opening match against Laos at SEA Games 33, coach Kim Sang-sik aimed to create a relaxed atmosphere by juggling the ball and playing with Vietnamese players during the afternoon training session on 4/12.

Coach Kim Sang-sik and his team are relaxed and eager in training one day before their opening match against Laos in group B of the men's football at SEA Games 33.

On the afternoon of 26/11, coach Kim Sang-sik put the players through high-intensity technical and tactical drills, aiming for peak performance at the tournament in Thailand in early December.