Vietnam beats China in U16 tourney

Vietnam 's youth players pulled off a surprise victory, defeating powerhouse China 1-0 in the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U-16 Youth Championship in Indonesia on Sept. 20.
Vietnam 's youth players pulled off a surprise victory, defeating powerhouse China 1-0 in the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U-16 Youth Championship in Indonesia on Sept. 20.

Captain Anh Tuan scored the only goal of the match with an 83rd minute strike from just inside the area.

Vietnam could have run away with the game if it wasn't for profligate finishing, with China down to ten men for the last 15 minutes, after having a player sent off.

Vietnam will play hosts Indonesia in the next match on Sept. 22, with the final group match against Timor Leste./.

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