Both Vietnam and Thailand faced little difficulty in the group stage of SEA Games 31 FIFA Online 4 discipline.
On May 14th, Vietnam's FIFA Online 4 team officially kicked off their campaign. In this inaugural inclusion of FO4 as a medal sport at SEA Games, playing on home turf, Maestro and teammates aim for nothing less than the gold medal. Their formidable opponent? Thailand, featuring the star player JubJub.
The opening ceremony stage for FO4 at SEA Games 31 was nothing short of grandeur. With meticulous production and a splendid playing stage, it truly befits the premier esports event in Southeast Asia.








In its debut appearance at SEA Games 31, FIFA Online 4 is now officially broadcasted on Vietnam National Television's official YouTube channel - VTV Sports.
Vietnam smoothly leads Group A
Being the highest-rated team in Group A, Vietnam showcased their determination on home soil. Despite Tran 'Mesut' Minh Quang's opening match setback, teammates Lê 'Leehariii' Huy Hải and Nguyễn “Maestro” Hoàng Hiệp effortlessly dismantled two Malaysian players, securing Vietnam's first victory.

Facing the Philippines, both Maestro and Nguyễn Lê 'Cold' Thanh Tòng continued their winning streak. Despite Mesut encountering some challenges, he emerged victorious overall. With two wins, Vietnam comfortably topped Group A.

Thailand Dominates Group B
While Vietnam faced a tough opponent in Malaysia in Group A, Thailand demonstrated superiority in their relatively easier group. Leading their group was no surprise. Despite a less dominant performance in the final match against Indonesia, Thai players secured victories through resilience and a bit of luck, excluding JubJub.

Heading towards the Gold Medal on Decisive Game Day
The first match of the Finals on May 15 will witness the clash between Vietnam and Thailand, the top teams from Group A and B. With their impressive performances, Vietnam must tread carefully against Thailand, especially the standout player JubJub. However, there is a strong belief that Vietnam will spring a surprise, especially with the home ground advantage and enthusiastic crowd support.
For Thailand, they might strive for a victory to avoid a potential 3-match series—both exhausting and revealing tactical secrets. Hence, the opening match of the Finals between Vietnam and Thailand will be highly anticipated. Fans are eager to see which team will truly excel in the race for the gold medal at this SEA Games.

Additionally, we can't overlook two formidable contenders: Malaysia and Singapore. These two teams pose a considerable threat and could play the role of 'obstacle' in the pursuit of gold this time around.