The football tournament at the 1997 SEA Games was held from 5 to 18 October in Jakarta, Indonesia. All 10 Southeast Asian nations competed in the tournament.
Medal winners
Men's tournament
Participants
Group stage
Group A
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Group B
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Knockout stage
Semi-finals
Bronze medal match
Gold medal match
Winners
Final ranking
Women's tournament
Participants
Group stage
Group A
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Group B
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Knockout stages
Semi-finals
Bronze medal match
Gold medal match
Winners
Final ranking
References