Vietnam beat Myanmar 2-1 in U15 int’l football tournament
Vietnam fought back late to defeat Myanmar 2-1 in their second match at the U15 International Football Tournament - Acecook Cup - in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.
Vo Anh Quan of Vietnam (left) tries to take a ball from Myanmar's Kaung Htet Paing during their Acecook Cup match on August 28. (Photo courtesy of VFF)Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam fought back late to defeat Myanmar 2-1 in their second match at the U15 International Football Tournament - Acecook Cup - in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.
Vo Anh Quan netted a double for the hosts in the last 10 minutes of the match after Kyaw Min Khant of Myanmar opened the scoring in the 43rd minute.
In another match, the Republic of Korea trounced Russia 6-0 to top the table.
Earlier, Vietnam defeated Russia 2-0 in their first match on August 26.
Striker Cai Van Quy scored both goals, the first in the 54th minute and the second 12 minutes later.
Meanwhile, the Republic of Korea (RoK) defeated Myanmar 6-1.
Lasting until August 30 at the Ba Ria city stadium, the Acecook Cup features teams from Myanmar, RoK, Russia and hosts Vietnam.
After competing in a round-robin format, the squad with the highest points will be crowned champion.
Vietnam, who are in second place, will play the Republic of Korea in the last match on August 30.
While the visitors just need a draw to secure the trophy, Vietnam must take a win for the title due to the Republic of Korea's better goal difference.
In the other match, Myanmar will face Russia for third place.-VNA
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