The decisive match was fiercely contested from the opening minutes, with both sides trading points in a fast-paced first half. Vietnam edged ahead 9–8, maintaining composure under pressure to secure a narrow advantage at the break.
Vietnam took full control in the second half after making key tactical adjustments. Strong offensive breakthroughs, cohesive teamwork and disciplined defense allowed the team to steadily widen the gap, ultimately sealing a convincing win and sparking jubilant celebrations.
Following the final whistle, representatives of the Vietnamese sports delegation at the 33rd SEA Games congratulated and rewarded the women’s handball team, recognizing their determination and sustained effort throughout the tournament.
Vietnam’s gold-medal run capped an impressive campaign in which the team dominated the group stage, defeating the Philippines 37–12, Thailand 30–23 and Singapore 29–20. In the semifinals, Vietnam again overpowered the Philippines with a 28–8 victory to advance to the final.
The women’s handball competition at the 33rd SEA Games featured four teams—Vietnam, host Thailand, the Philippines and Singapore—competing in a round-robin format. Based on group standings, the top-ranked team faced the fourth-placed side in the semifinals, while the second- and third-placed teams contested the remaining berth in the final.