Dramatic penalty shootout, Vietnam U16 girls secure 3rd place in Southeast Asia tournament

(2025 Southeast Asia U16 Girls Results) - The Vietnam U16 girls team brilliantly defeated Indonesia in a penalty shootout to claim 3rd place in the Southeast Asia U16 girls football championship.

The first half of the 3rd place match at the 2025 Southeast Asia U16 girls tournament between Vietnam U16 and Indonesia U16 was lively and intense. In the 2nd minute, Ngọc Anh took a shot just outside the penalty area, the ball deflected off an Indonesian defender’s foot and went straight into the net, giving Vietnam U16 the lead. Later, Linh Chi (10’) and Ngọc Anh (25’) continued to test their luck with dangerous long-range shots, causing the opponent’s goal to shake several times.

However, Indonesia quickly fought back and in the 15th minute, Nafeeza skillfully dribbled near the penalty area before delivering a beautiful finish to equalize at 1-1. In the final minutes of the first half, both teams exchanged attacking plays, creating an exciting back-and-forth battle, but no more goals were scored.

In the second half, both teams continued with thrilling action filled with dramatic moments. In the 50th minute, Minh Anh nearly had a chance to break through and shoot after a cross from the left wing, but the ball narrowly missed her foot. Just minutes later, Linh Chi rattled the Indonesian goalpost with a bold left-footed shot, narrowly missing a goal.

At the 63rd minute, a careless back pass from the Vietnamese defense forced goalkeeper Cẩm My to handle the ball with her hands, leading the referee to award Indonesia an indirect free kick inside the penalty area. Despite this golden opportunity, the white-shirted players failed to convert it into a goal.

In the 73rd minute, Nafeeza — who scored the equalizer in the first half — continued to cause trouble by skillfully bypassing the Vietnamese defense, but goalkeeper Cẩm My rushed out in time to make an excellent save.

Both teams then created several dangerous attacks, but all chances remained unconverted. Vietnam U16 and Indonesia U16 ended regular time tied 1-1, forcing the winner to be decided by a penalty shootout.

In the first 6 penalty attempts, both teams scored successfully. However, on the 7th shot, Vivi Vera from Indonesia hit the post. Meanwhile, Minh Anh did not miss her chance, securing the final 7-6 victory for Vietnam U16 girls and earning the bronze medal at the 2025 Southeast Asia girls football tournament.