Forward Ngọc Minh Chuyên of Việt Nam (No 10) scores a hattrick in Việt Nam's 6-0 win over Malaysia at the AFF Women's U19 Championship on July 10 in Indonesia. Photo of VFF

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam advanced to the AFF Women's U19 Football Championship as the top team of Group B.

Việt Nam beat Malaysia 6-0 in their second match on July 10 at Palembang's Athletic Field.

The match was the final of the group as both sides won their previous game and had three points. The winner would qualify for the knockout stage.

Coach Akira however made several changes, giving chances for new faces such as defender Nguyễn Thùy Linh and midfielders Lương Thị Thu Phương and Nguyễn Thị Mai Hương to show their skill.

After the first 20 minutes of balanced play, Việt Nam opened the score with a successful penalty from Vũ Thị Hoa.

Ngọc Minh Chuyên netted one in the first half and two others in the second half after Việt Nam's counter-attacks.

Nguyễn Thùy Linh and Hoàng Thị Ngọc Ánh scored one each to wrap up the 6-0 win for Việt Nam.

Chuyên with four goals after two matches is one of three leading scorer of the tournament.

In the semi-finals on Thursday, Việt Nam will take on Myanmar, second-placed team of Group C, while Indonesia, No 1 of group A, will play Thailand, leader of Group C.

All matches are at the Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium. VNS