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Despite the determined efforts of the Free Fire Vietnam team, the coveted medal remains out of reach.
On the evening of May 15, the final day of Free Fire competition at SEA Games 31 unfolded with intensely captivating matches, drawing early crowds of eager spectators waiting in line for a firsthand experience.
Over 20 family members present to cheer for the Vietnamese athletes before the last day of Free Fire competition.
International fans, including 20-year-old Peal, travel to support the Free Fire Thailand team. She is impressed by the meticulous and elaborate preparations of the host country, especially the arena with a large screen and advanced technology.
In the crucial battles, Indonesia, the country with the most advantages, leads the race for the gold medal. After the first day of competition, INDONESIA 1 secured the top position on the leaderboard, establishing a 35-point lead over the rest.
Despite securing Booyah only once in seven consecutive games, both INDONESIA 1 and INDONESIA 2 demonstrated highly effective strategies in accumulating points across each match map. The Free Fire team from the 'archipelago' created a significant safety margin against direct competitors like Thailand.
To achieve this advantage, the Free Fire Indonesia team undoubtedly owes a thank you to the host country Vietnam for repeatedly 'blocking the path' of Thailand in their matches. After an initially challenging day of competition, VIETNAM 1 and VIETNAM 2 came back strong.
The two representatives of the host country had an emotionally charged day, securing two Booyahs amidst the ecstatic cheers of fans present at the National Convention Center. There were moments of hope for a medal win that Vietnamese athletes ignited after emotionally charged matches. However, the point difference was too great for the magical moment to happen in Hanoi.
At the end of seven matches, INDONESIA 1 and INDONESIA 2 achieved 236 and 198 points, respectively, clinching a gold and a bronze for the Indonesian sports delegation. Thailand, with 15 points less, took home a silver.
The Indonesian team evaluates the breakthrough performance in the gameplay of the two Vietnamese representatives.
On the other hand, disappointment and sadness prevail among the Vietnamese representatives. Participating for the first time in a major tournament, the Vietnamese players expressed their commitment to turn this into a memorable experience and leverage the accumulated experience lessons as a foundation for future projects.
