Dong Tam Long An defeated Korea University Selection Team from the Republic of Korea 2-1 in the first Group A match of the Binh Duong Television international football tournament (BTV Cup) on November 7.

Rafael Dos Santos Lima opened the score for Long An at the 25th minute, receiving a left-wing pass and scoring off a strong attack past goalkeeper Hwan Kang-jin.

Long An made a double in the second half with an attempt by Souleymane Diabate. The Koreans narrowed the result with a successful penalty by Choi Chi-won at the 75th mark.

The second match at the tournament also saw the victory of the host Becamex Binh Duong team, which defeated Thailand ’s BEC Tero 3-1.

V-League's Quang Ninh Coal is scheduled to play Sport Clube Capixaba of Brazil while SHB Da Nang meets Ayeyawady United FC, the Myanmar champions, in Group B matches on November 8.

BTV Cup, which was launched for the 15 th time so far, sees the competition of eight Vietnamese and foreign teams, namely Becamex Binh Duong, Dong Tam Long An, SHB Da Nang, Korea University Selection Team, BEC Tero, Sport Clube Capixaba and Ayeyawady United FC.-VNA