Filipinas bag historic SEA Games gold, dethroning Vietnam

The Philippine women's football team, the Filipinas, secured a historic gold medal at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, defeating Vietnam 6-5 on penalties after a goalless draw.

This victory marks a significant achievement for the team, ending Vietnam's four-edition winning streak and cementing the Philippines' status in Southeast Asian football.

Goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel's crucial save of Tran Thi Thu's penalty sealed the win for the Filipinas.

The path to the finals included a previous loss to Myanmar, but the team showed resilience throughout the tournament.

A pivotal moment was Mallie Ramirez's winning goal against Vietnam, which opened the door for their eventual triumph.

The team also secured a dominant 6-0 win against Malaysia to reach the semifinals and overcame Thailand in a tense penalty shootout in the semis.