Hanoi, Dec. 5 -- The Vietnamese women's national team made a strong start at the 33rd SEA Games 2025 with a dominant victory over Malaysia in their Group B opening match on December 5 evening. The win is especially important as the group also includes Myanmar and the Philippines - both direct rivals for a semi-final spot. Facing the group's lowest-ranked opponent, coach Mai Duc Chung's side imposed a high-pressing, possession-based game from the opening whistle. Superior technique, speed and cohesion allowed Vietnam to quickly convert their early dominance into goals. Vietnam took the lead in the 4th minute after Nguyen Thi Hoa's lofted ball forced an error from the Malaysian goalkeeper, allowing Hai Yen to score. The team continued to do...