Hot Vietnamese football news today, February 27: Vietnam faces Thailand in the Southeast Asian semifinals; Ha Tinh misses their top central defender in the match against SLNA.

Breaking Vietnamese football news today, February 27: Vietnam takes on Thailand in the Southeast Asian futsal semifinals; Ha Tinh's number one center-back is absent for the SLNA game.

Vietnam to face Thailand in the Southeast Asian futsal semifinals.

The semifinal round of the Southeast Asian Women's Futsal Championship will take place on February 28, featuring two highly anticipated matches to determine the finalists. The first semifinal is the most awaited clash between host nation Thailand and the Vietnamese women's futsal team, scheduled for 3:00 PM.

The second semifinal will be the encounter between the Australian and Indonesian women's futsal teams, occurring at 6:30 PM on the same day.

Following the Vietnamese women's futsal team's 5-2 comeback victory over Myanmar in their final group match, head coach Nguyen Dinh Hoang praised his players' spirit and effort.

He stated: "This was a difficult match, especially in the first half when Myanmar scored first. The players remained focused and gave their all to overcome the tough period. We performed better in the second half and secured the win. I am satisfied with the players' effort."

The head coach of the Vietnamese women's futsal team emphasized: "Actually, in the first half, it wasn't that we played poorly.

The Vietnamese women's futsal team still controlled the game's tempo. The coaching staff always had faith in the players' capabilities. By performing to their true potential, the entire team was fully capable of turning the situation around."

Hong Linh Ha Tinh to miss their top central defender in the match against SLNA.

In the upcoming match against Song Lam Nghe An, Hong Linh Ha Tinh FC will be without the services of central defender Herleson, as the player has accumulated three yellow cards.

After 13 rounds, Hong Linh Ha Tinh currently sits 7th in the standings with 17 points, while Song Lam Nghe An is 9th with 13 points. Following their victory over Viettel, Song Lam Nghe An hopes to leave Ha Tinh with 3 points, whereas the home team is determined to win and break a streak of three matches without a victory.

At 6:00 PM on February 28, Hong Linh Ha Tinh will host Song Lam Nghe An at their home ground, as part of Round 14 of V.League 2025/2026.

In the 13 matches so far, Herleson has played the full 90 minutes each time, a figure demonstrating his consistency, durability, and near-irreplaceable importance. This central defender has also contributed 2 goals.

Vietnam U20 accelerates preparations for the Asian Championship.

Head coach Okiyama Masahiko affirmed that the Vietnam U20 team is thoroughly preparing both physically and tactically, aiming to compete for a World Cup qualification spot at the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2026.

According to Okiyama Masahiko, the team will have over a month to prepare for this important tournament. A training camp in China from March 6 to 14 is seen as a crucial preparatory step, helping players refine their skills and adapt to international match intensity.

During the domestic training phase, the coaching staff prioritized helping players recover their physical condition, regain their rhythm after the Lunar New Year break, and gradually build their fitness foundation.

In the upcoming final round, the Vietnam U20 women's team is grouped with opponents including China, host Thailand, and Bangladesh. The coaching staff is actively analyzing match footage and gathering technical information to prepare thoroughly for each match.

Thanh Hoa FC's foreign player moves to Kazakhstan.

Central defender Mamadou Mbodj has left Thanh Hoa FC to play for FC Irtysh Pavlodar in Kazakhstan, amidst the V-League club's financial crisis.

Mamadou Mbodj joined Thanh Hoa FC in early August 2025 and did not return from December. He started all 9 matches from the season's start and scored 3 goals for the Thanh Hoa-based club within 4 months.

From around mid-December 2025, Mamadou Mbodj went to Kazakhstan to train with Irtysh in Pavlodar. This club competes in Kazakhstan's top league.

Mamadou Mbodj signed a contract with this club on February 21, valid until December 31, 2026.