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Results

Group stage

* It is not certain whether goal difference or

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was used to determine the finalists. Both methods gave the same results. ---- ----

Final

Winner

Medal winners

''Note: There was no bronze medal match. It is unknown if Malaya were awarded the bronze medal as they finished third in the group. A photo of the award ceremony shown three players but only Vietnamese and Thai players are identified.''

External links

South East Asian Peninsula Games 1959
at RSSSF

References

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Football at the Southeast Asian Games

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