Thailand beat the Philippines 3-1 earlier on Thursday, meaning Vietnam needed to win by six clear goals. Thailand began their campaign with a narrow win over Myanmar, followed by a 6-0 victory over the host nation. However, they met their match in Vietnam, sharing the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Similar to Thailand, Vietnam ended the tournament undefeated with three wins and one draw. They bagged six points against the Philippines (3-0) and Myanmar (3-1).
