Vietnam beat Thailand at ASIAD 2018
Vietnam’s women beat Thailand 3-2 in their first match of Group C at the Asian Games (ASIAD) 2018 in Indonesia on August 19 to qualify for the knock-out stages.
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Group C consists of only three teams, and after Thailand lost to Japan, the result confirms Vietnam will progress.
Thailand controlled the first half, but lost their cool in front of goal to allow Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung to open the scoring for Vietnam in the 21st minute.
Eight minutes later, Suchawadee Nildhamrong beat goalkeeper Khong Thi Hang from the penalty spot to level the game, but it was short lived and Nguyen Thi Van restored Vietnam’s lead just two minutes later.
In the 40th minute, Nguyen Thi Lieu got her name on the scoresheet to make it 3-1.
Thailand fought back strongly in the second half and narrowed the gap in the 79th minute, but were unable to find the equaliser.
Vietnam will next face Japan on August 23.
