Việt Nam U19s beat Thailand

February 23, 2017 - 06:00

Việt Nam came from behind to defeat Thailand 3-1 in the last match of the 2017 Yunnan-ASEAN International Youth Football Tournament for U19s in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China yesterday.

Việt Nam’s U19 team. — Photo vff.org.vn
Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam came from behind to defeat Thailand 3-1 in the last match of the 2017 Yunnan-ASEAN International Youth Football Tournament for U19s in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China yesterday.

Thailand dominated the match early and opened the score in the 14th minute.

Only four minutes later, Minh Dĩ levelled the score at 1-1.

The tie remained level until late in the second half, with Việt Cường and Công Minh scoring a quick-fire double in the 73rd and 78th minute to secure the win for Việt Nam.

Earlier, Việt Nam drew with Yunnan Province 1-1 and lost to Sichuan Province 0-1.

The event provided Việt Nam a chance to hone their skills for upcoming AFF U19 football events and the qualifying rounds of the AFC U19 championships. — VNS

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