Thailand vs Vietnam Results Final Score 2-3, The Dragon’s Dramatic Comeback Through Thanh Nhan’s Goal!

Gilabola.com – An epic comeback was presented at the top of the 33rd SEA Games when U22 Vietnam succeeded in winning the gold medal in a dramatic manner after overthrowing its eternal rival, Thailand, with a narrow score of 3-2 through extra time, Thursday (18/12/2025).

First Round: Lightning Domination of the War Elephant

U22 Vietnam actually started the match with confidence in the first 10 minutes. However, disaster came in the 19th minute. Starting from Quoc Cuong’s violation, Thai striker Burapha fired a curling free kick from 27 meters which goalkeeper Trung Kien failed to block. Score 1-0 for Thailand.

Being left behind by one goal made Vietnam’s mentality shaken. Taking advantage of the opponent’s defensive laxity, Thailand captain Seksan doubled the lead in the 31st minute with a quick counter-attack scheme. His technical shot glided smoothly into the corner of the goal. The 2-0 score lasted until halftime.

Act Two: Awakening of the Dragon

Entering the second half, the Vietnamese coach made a change in tactics by introducing Van Thuan and Thanh Nhan. This decision proved to be the right one.

In the 49th minute, Dinh Bac was brought down by the Thai goalkeeper in the forbidden box. Dinh Bac, who stepped up as the penalty taker, calmly outwitted the opponent’s goalkeeper. The score narrowed to 2-1.

Then not long after in the 61st minute, Vietnam’s continuous pressure paid off. From Van Thuan’s corner kick, chaos occurred in front of the goal. Thai player, Choolthong (No. 12), scored an own goal due to pressure from Ly Duc. The score is tied 2-2!

Vietnam almost turned things around in the 72nd minute when Hieu Minh’s header hit the post. In the remaining time, both teams traded attacks with high intensity, but the score did not change until the final whistle blew.

Extra Time Round: Thanh Nhan Becomes the Winning Hero!

The drama at the National Stadium reached its peak in extra time. After drawing 2-2 in normal time, the intensity of the match did not decrease.

Minutes 105+: Winning Goal U22 Vietnam finally managed to turn things around to 3-2 through a very neat counter-attack scheme. Starting from Dinh Bac’s individual action on the left side, he sent a pass to Thai Son. Thai Son then passed the ball to Van Thuan who fired hard.

Thailand’s goalkeeper, Phosaman, actually had time to ward off the ball, but the wild ball fell right in front of Nguyen Thanh Nhan. Calmly, Thanh Nhan made a tap-in that shook Thailand’s goal net.

Final Result: Vietnam Champion of the 33rd SEA Games

Even though Thailand tried to press in the remaining time, Vietnam’s strong defense led by Hieu Minh et al managed to maintain their lead. The score of 3-2 was the final result which ensured that the gold medal went to The Golden Star Warriors through a comeback action that will be remembered throughout the history of the SEA Games.